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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,340.05, 8,748.99 and 3,687.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,340.05, 8,748.99 and 3,687.30 is: 5,088.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,340.05 : 8,748.99 = 3,687.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,340.05/8,748.99 = 3,687.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,340.05x = 8,748.99 × 3,687.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,340.05x = 32,260,150.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,260,150.83/6,340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.31

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