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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.69, 8,714.46 and 3,626.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.69, 8,714.46 and 3,626.39 is: 5,004.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.69 : 8,714.46 = 3,626.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.69/8,714.46 = 3,626.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.69x = 8,714.46 × 3,626.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.69x = 31,602,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,602,030.60/6,314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.53

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