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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.76, 8,718.88 and 3,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.76, 8,718.88 and 3,664.20 is: 5,056.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.76 : 8,718.88 = 3,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.76/8,718.88 = 3,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.76x = 8,718.88 × 3,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.76x = 31,947,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,947,720.10/6,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.81

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