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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.48, 8,706.82 and 4,323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.48, 8,706.82 and 4,323.58 is: 5,959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.48 : 8,706.82 = 4,323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.48/8,706.82 = 4,323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.48x = 8,706.82 × 4,323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.48x = 37,644,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,644,632.82/6,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.75

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