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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.35, 8,717.16 and 3,627.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.35, 8,717.16 and 3,627.95 is: 5,006.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.35 : 8,717.16 = 3,627.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.35/8,717.16 = 3,627.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.35x = 8,717.16 × 3,627.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.35x = 31,625,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,625,377.04/6,316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.91

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