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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.04, 8,713.02 and 3,481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.04, 8,713.02 and 3,481.32 is: 4,804.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.04 : 8,713.02 = 3,481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.04/8,713.02 = 3,481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.04x = 8,713.02 × 3,481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.04x = 30,332,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,332,810.79/6,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.03

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