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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.14, 9,466.98 and 3,712.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.14, 9,466.98 and 3,712.12 is: 5,568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.14 : 9,466.98 = 3,712.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.14/9,466.98 = 3,712.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.14x = 9,466.98 × 3,712.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.14x = 35,142,565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142,565.80/6,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.34

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