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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.96, 8,710.74 and 3,517.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.96, 8,710.74 and 3,517.64 is: 4,854.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.96 : 8,710.74 = 3,517.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.96/8,710.74 = 3,517.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.96x = 8,710.74 × 3,517.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.96x = 30,641,247.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,641,247.45/6,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.47

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