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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.52, 8,713.44 and 3,661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.52, 8,713.44 and 3,661.32 is: 5,052.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.52 : 8,713.44 = 3,661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.52/8,713.44 = 3,661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.52x = 8,713.44 × 3,661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.52x = 31,902,692.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,902,692.14/6,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.28

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