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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.64, 8,717.16 and 4,080.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.64, 8,717.16 and 4,080.04 is: 5,631.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.64 : 8,717.16 = 4,080.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.64/8,717.16 = 4,080.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.64x = 8,717.16 × 4,080.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.64x = 35,566,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,566,361.49/6,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.47

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