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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.22, 8,712.75 and 3,954.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.22, 8,712.75 and 3,954.26 is: 5,454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.22 : 8,712.75 = 3,954.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.22/8,712.75 = 3,954.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.22x = 8,712.75 × 3,954.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.22x = 34,452,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452,435.25/6,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.60

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