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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.94, 8,702.24 and 3,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.94, 8,702.24 and 3,511.44 is: 4,845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.94 : 8,702.24 = 3,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.94/8,702.24 = 3,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.94x = 8,702.24 × 3,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.94x = 30,557,376.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,557,376.07/6,305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.81

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