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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.08, 8,711.87 and 3,795.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.08, 8,711.87 and 3,795.69 is: 5,237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.08 : 8,711.87 = 3,795.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.08/8,711.87 = 3,795.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.08x = 8,711.87 × 3,795.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.08x = 33,067,557.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,067,557.84/6,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.11

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