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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.67, 8,711.44 and 3,480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.67, 8,711.44 and 3,480.16 is: 4,802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.67 : 8,711.44 = 3,480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.67/8,711.44 = 3,480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.67x = 8,711.44 × 3,480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.67x = 30,317,221.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,317,221.21/6,312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.60

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