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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.32, 8,710.88 and 3,479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.32, 8,710.88 and 3,479.96 is: 4,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.32 : 8,710.88 = 3,479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.32/8,710.88 = 3,479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.32x = 8,710.88 × 3,479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.32x = 30,313,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,313,513.96/6,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.28

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