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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.66, 8,717.96 and 3,484.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.66, 8,717.96 and 3,484.86 is: 4,808.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.66 : 8,717.96 = 3,484.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.66/8,717.96 = 3,484.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.66x = 8,717.96 × 3,484.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.66x = 30,380,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,380,852.66/6,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.88

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