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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.04, 8,711.64 and 3,480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.04, 8,711.64 and 3,480.32 is: 4,802.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.04 : 8,711.64 = 3,480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.04/8,711.64 = 3,480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.04x = 8,711.64 × 3,480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.04x = 30,319,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,319,294.92/6,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.65

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