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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.47, 8,713.63 and 3,625.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.47, 8,713.63 and 3,625.83 is: 5,003.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.47 : 8,713.63 = 3,625.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.47/8,713.63 = 3,625.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.47x = 8,713.63 × 3,625.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.47x = 31,594,079.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,594,079.37/6,314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.44

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