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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.46, 8,718.63 and 5,979.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.46, 8,718.63 and 5,979.31 is: 8,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.46 : 8,718.63 = 5,979.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.46/8,718.63 = 5,979.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.46x = 8,718.63 × 5,979.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.46x = 52,131,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,131,391.55/6,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,259.80

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