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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.38, 8,711.48 and 4,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.38, 8,711.48 and 4,314.44 is: 5,958.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.38 : 8,711.48 = 4,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.38/8,711.48 = 4,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.38x = 8,711.48 × 4,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.38x = 37,585,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,585,157.77/6,307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,958.92

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