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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.82, 8,717.22 and 3,484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.82, 8,717.22 and 3,484.13 is: 4,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.82 : 8,717.22 = 3,484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.82/8,717.22 = 3,484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.82x = 8,717.22 × 3,484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.82x = 30,371,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,371,927.72/6,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.10

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