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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.32, 8,713.80 and 3,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.32, 8,713.80 and 3,663.32 is: 5,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.32 : 8,713.80 = 3,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.32/8,713.80 = 3,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.32x = 8,713.80 × 3,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.32x = 31,921,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,921,437.82/6,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.40

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