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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.53, 8,710.89 and 3,479.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.53, 8,710.89 and 3,479.75 is: 4,801.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.53 : 8,710.89 = 3,479.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.53/8,710.89 = 3,479.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.53x = 8,710.89 × 3,479.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.53x = 30,311,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,311,754.30/6,312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.84

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