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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.02, 8,712.95 and 3,481.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.02, 8,712.95 and 3,481.25 is: 4,803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.02 : 8,712.95 = 3,481.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.02/8,712.95 = 3,481.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.02x = 8,712.95 × 3,481.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.02x = 30,331,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,331,957.19/6,314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.91

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