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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,340.02, 8,748.54 and 3,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,340.02, 8,748.54 and 3,687.96 is: 5,088.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,340.02 : 8,748.54 = 3,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,340.02/8,748.54 = 3,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,340.02x = 8,748.54 × 3,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,340.02x = 32,264,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264,265.58/6,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.98

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