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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.92, 8,717.74 and 3,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.92, 8,717.74 and 3,484.28 is: 4,808.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.92 : 8,717.74 = 3,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.92/8,717.74 = 3,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.92x = 8,717.74 × 3,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.92x = 30,375,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,375,047.13/6,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.52

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