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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.54, 8,715.40 and 3,444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.54, 8,715.40 and 3,444.27 is: 4,753.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.54 : 8,715.40 = 3,444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.54/8,715.40 = 3,444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.54x = 8,715.40 × 3,444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.54x = 30,018,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018,173.54/6,315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.07

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