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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.62, 8,716.95 and 3,522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.62, 8,716.95 and 3,522.30 is: 4,860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.62 : 8,716.95 = 3,522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.62/8,716.95 = 3,522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.62x = 8,716.95 × 3,522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.62x = 30,703,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,703,712.99/6,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.78

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