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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.49, 8,710.04 and 3,622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.49, 8,710.04 and 3,622.94 is: 4,999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.49 : 8,710.04 = 3,622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.49/8,710.04 = 3,622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.49x = 8,710.04 × 3,622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.49x = 31,555,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,555,955.98/6,311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.76

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