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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.48, 8,712.99 and 3,954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.48, 8,712.99 and 3,954.48 is: 5,458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.48 : 8,712.99 = 3,954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.48/8,712.99 = 3,954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.48x = 8,712.99 × 3,954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.48x = 34,455,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455,344.70/6,312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.29

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