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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.28, 8,714.08 and 3,520.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.28, 8,714.08 and 3,520.80 is: 4,858.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.28 : 8,714.08 = 3,520.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.28/8,714.08 = 3,520.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.28x = 8,714.08 × 3,520.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.28x = 30,680,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,680,532.86/6,315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.14

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