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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.04, 8,715.66 and 3,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.04, 8,715.66 and 3,521 is: 4,858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.04 : 8,715.66 = 3,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.04/8,715.66 = 3,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.04x = 8,715.66 × 3,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.04x = 30,687,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,687,838.86/6,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.72

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