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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.06, 8,715.78 and 3,483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.06, 8,715.78 and 3,483.32 is: 4,806.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.06 : 8,715.78 = 3,483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.06/8,715.78 = 3,483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.06x = 8,715.78 × 3,483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.06x = 30,359,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,359,850.79/6,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.77

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