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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.16, 8,709.84 and 3,516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.16, 8,709.84 and 3,516.66 is: 4,853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.16 : 8,709.84 = 3,516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.16/8,709.84 = 3,516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.16x = 8,709.84 × 3,516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.16x = 30,629,545.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,629,545.93/6,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.24

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