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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.28, 8,711.92 and 3,480.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.28, 8,711.92 and 3,480.68 is: 4,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.28 : 8,711.92 = 3,480.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.28/8,711.92 = 3,480.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.28x = 8,711.92 × 3,480.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.28x = 30,323,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,323,388.30/6,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.11

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