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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.58, 8,718.24 and 3,666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.58, 8,718.24 and 3,666.54 is: 5,059.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.58 : 8,718.24 = 3,666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.58/8,718.24 = 3,666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.58x = 8,718.24 × 3,666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.58x = 31,965,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,965,775.69/6,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.81

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