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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.04, 8,717.58 and 3,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.04, 8,717.58 and 3,663.48 is: 5,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.04 : 8,717.58 = 3,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.04/8,717.58 = 3,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.04x = 8,717.58 × 3,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.04x = 31,936,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,936,679.98/6,317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.64

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