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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.57, 8,715.40 and 3,663.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.57, 8,715.40 and 3,663.43 is: 5,055.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.57 : 8,715.40 = 3,663.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.57/8,715.40 = 3,663.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.57x = 8,715.40 × 3,663.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.57x = 31,928,226.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,928,226.87/6,315.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.48

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