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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.97, 8,717.48 and 3,484.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.97, 8,717.48 and 3,484.47 is: 4,808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.97 : 8,717.48 = 3,484.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.97/8,717.48 = 3,484.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.97x = 8,717.48 × 3,484.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.97x = 30,375,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,375,753.95/6,316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.60

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