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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.54, 8,713.11 and 3,796.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.54, 8,713.11 and 3,796.71 is: 5,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.54 : 8,713.11 = 3,796.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.54/8,713.11 = 3,796.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.54x = 8,713.11 × 3,796.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.54x = 33,081,151.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,081,151.87/6,315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.06

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