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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.69, 8,713.88 and 3,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.69, 8,713.88 and 3,481.52 is: 4,804.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.69 : 8,713.88 = 3,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.69/8,713.88 = 3,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.69x = 8,713.88 × 3,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.69x = 30,337,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,337,499.58/6,314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.27

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