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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.69, 8,743.88 and 3,503.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.69, 8,743.88 and 3,503.69 is: 4,834.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.69 : 8,743.88 = 3,503.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.69/8,743.88 = 3,503.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.69x = 8,743.88 × 3,503.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.69x = 30,635,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635,783.68/6,336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.67

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