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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.29, 8,717.74 and 3,484.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.29, 8,717.74 and 3,484.93 is: 4,809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.29 : 8,717.74 = 3,484.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.29/8,717.74 = 3,484.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.29x = 8,717.74 × 3,484.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.29x = 30,380,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,380,670.07/6,317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.13

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