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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.88, 8,715.86 and 3,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.88, 8,715.86 and 3,955.52 is: 5,460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.88 : 8,715.86 = 3,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.88/8,715.86 = 3,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.88x = 8,715.86 × 3,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.88x = 34,475,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,475,758.55/6,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.31

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