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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,319.92, 8,719.55 and 3,666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,319.92, 8,719.55 and 3,666.82 is: 5,059.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,319.92 : 8,719.55 = 3,666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,319.92/8,719.55 = 3,666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,319.92x = 8,719.55 × 3,666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,319.92x = 31,973,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,973,010.30/6,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.08

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