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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.70, 8,709.99 and 3,955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.70, 8,709.99 and 3,955.14 is: 5,458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.70 : 8,709.99 = 3,955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.70/8,709.99 = 3,955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.70x = 8,709.99 × 3,955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.70x = 34,449,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,449,229.85/6,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.00

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