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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.21, 8,711.29 and 4,191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.21, 8,711.29 and 4,191.99 is: 5,780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.21 : 8,711.29 = 4,191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.21/8,711.29 = 4,191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.21x = 8,711.29 × 4,191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.21x = 36,517,640.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,517,640.57/6,317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,780.66

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