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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.33, 8,711.01 and 3,479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.33, 8,711.01 and 3,479.94 is: 4,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.33 : 8,711.01 = 3,479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.33/8,711.01 = 3,479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.33x = 8,711.01 × 3,479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.33x = 30,313,792.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,313,792.14/6,312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.31

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