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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.69, 8,711.86 and 3,795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.69, 8,711.86 and 3,795.19 is: 5,236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.69 : 8,711.86 = 3,795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.69/8,711.86 = 3,795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.69x = 8,711.86 × 3,795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.69x = 33,063,163.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,063,163.95/6,313.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.74

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