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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,339.69, 8,748.72 and 3,545.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,339.69, 8,748.72 and 3,545.19 is: 4,892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,339.69 : 8,748.72 = 3,545.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,339.69/8,748.72 = 3,545.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,339.69x = 8,748.72 × 3,545.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,339.69x = 31,015,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,015,874.66/6,339.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.33

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