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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.39, 8,711.04 and 3,479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.39, 8,711.04 and 3,479.88 is: 4,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.39 : 8,711.04 = 3,479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.39/8,711.04 = 3,479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.39x = 8,711.04 × 3,479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.39x = 30,313,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,313,373.88/6,312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.20

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