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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.92, 8,710.83 and 3,479.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.92, 8,710.83 and 3,479.29 is: 4,801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.92 : 8,710.83 = 3,479.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.92/8,710.83 = 3,479.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.92x = 8,710.83 × 3,479.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.92x = 30,307,503.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,307,503.71/6,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.63

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