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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.59, 8,715.54 and 3,664.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.59, 8,715.54 and 3,664.56 is: 5,057.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.59 : 8,715.54 = 3,664.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.59/8,715.54 = 3,664.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.59x = 8,715.54 × 3,664.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.59x = 31,938,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,938,619.26/6,315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.11

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