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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.79, 8,717.22 and 3,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.79, 8,717.22 and 3,664.24 is: 5,056.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.79 : 8,717.22 = 3,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.79/8,717.22 = 3,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.79x = 8,717.22 × 3,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.79x = 31,941,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,941,964.42/6,316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.68

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