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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.82, 8,715.84 and 3,483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.82, 8,715.84 and 3,483.13 is: 4,806.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.82 : 8,715.84 = 3,483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.82/8,715.84 = 3,483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.82x = 8,715.84 × 3,483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.82x = 30,358,403.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,358,403.78/6,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.72

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