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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.64, 8,709.08 and 3,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.64, 8,709.08 and 3,516.16 is: 4,852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.64 : 8,709.08 = 3,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.64/8,709.08 = 3,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.64x = 8,709.08 × 3,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.64x = 30,622,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,622,518.73/6,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.52

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