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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.57, 8,771.13 and 3,630.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.57, 8,771.13 and 3,630.91 is: 5,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.57 : 8,771.13 = 3,630.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.57/8,771.13 = 3,630.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.57x = 8,771.13 × 3,630.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.57x = 31,847,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,847,148.08/6,356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.11

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