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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.96, 8,711.02 and 3,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.96, 8,711.02 and 3,953 is: 5,452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.96 : 8,711.02 = 3,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.96/8,711.02 = 3,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.96x = 8,711.02 × 3,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.96x = 34,434,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434,662.06/6,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.87

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