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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.08, 8,717.60 and 3,666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.08, 8,717.60 and 3,666.06 is: 5,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.08 : 8,717.60 = 3,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.08/8,717.60 = 3,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.08x = 8,717.60 × 3,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.08x = 31,959,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,959,253.82/6,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.18

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