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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.33, 8,751.38 and 3,652.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.33, 8,751.38 and 3,652.97 is: 5,041.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.33 : 8,751.38 = 3,652.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.33/8,751.38 = 3,652.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.33x = 8,751.38 × 3,652.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.33x = 31,968,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,968,466.58/6,341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.29

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