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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.03, 8,751.23 and 3,691.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.03, 8,751.23 and 3,691.14 is: 5,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.03 : 8,751.23 = 3,691.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.03/8,751.23 = 3,691.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.03x = 8,751.23 × 3,691.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.03x = 32,302,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,302,015.10/6,344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.72

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