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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.13, 8,716.43 and 3,521.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.13, 8,716.43 and 3,521.81 is: 4,860.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.13 : 8,716.43 = 3,521.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.13/8,716.43 = 3,521.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.13x = 8,716.43 × 3,521.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.13x = 30,697,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,697,575.56/6,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.19

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