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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.61, 8,760.90 and 4,113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.61, 8,760.90 and 4,113.21 is: 5,674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.61 : 8,760.90 = 4,113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.61/8,760.90 = 4,113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.61x = 8,760.90 × 4,113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.61x = 36,035,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,035,421.49/6,350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.32

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