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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.22, 8,714.13 and 3,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.22, 8,714.13 and 3,955.26 is: 5,455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.22 : 8,714.13 = 3,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.22/8,714.13 = 3,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.22x = 8,714.13 × 3,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.22x = 34,466,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,466,649.82/6,317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.98

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