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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.16, 8,717.76 and 3,664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.16, 8,717.76 and 3,664.68 is: 5,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.16 : 8,717.76 = 3,664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.16/8,717.76 = 3,664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.16x = 8,717.76 × 3,664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.16x = 31,947,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,947,800.72/6,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.30

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