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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.08, 8,716.22 and 3,483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.08, 8,716.22 and 3,483.55 is: 4,807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.08 : 8,716.22 = 3,483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.08/8,716.22 = 3,483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.08x = 8,716.22 × 3,483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.08x = 30,363,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,363,394.72/6,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.32

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