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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.35, 8,816.34 and 3,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.35, 8,816.34 and 3,663.50 is: 5,055.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.35 : 8,816.34 = 3,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.35/8,816.34 = 3,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.35x = 8,816.34 × 3,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.35x = 32,298,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,298,599.19/6,389.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.07

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