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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.83, 8,717.72 and 3,484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.83, 8,717.72 and 3,484.46 is: 4,808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.83 : 8,717.72 = 3,484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.83/8,717.72 = 3,484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.83x = 8,717.72 × 3,484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.83x = 30,376,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,376,546.63/6,316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.83

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