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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,340.74, 8,750.97 and 3,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,340.74, 8,750.97 and 3,688.14 is: 5,090.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,340.74 : 8,750.97 = 3,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,340.74/8,750.97 = 3,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,340.74x = 8,750.97 × 3,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,340.74x = 32,274,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,274,802.50/6,340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.07

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