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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.92, 8,710.56 and 3,479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.92, 8,710.56 and 3,479.62 is: 4,801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.92 : 8,710.56 = 3,479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.92/8,710.56 = 3,479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.92x = 8,710.56 × 3,479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.92x = 30,309,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,309,438.79/6,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.94

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