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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.70, 8,711.40 and 3,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.70, 8,711.40 and 3,518.20 is: 4,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.70 : 8,711.40 = 3,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.70/8,711.40 = 3,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.70x = 8,711.40 × 3,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.70x = 30,648,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,648,447.48/6,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.05

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