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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.23, 8,753.57 and 3,510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.23, 8,753.57 and 3,510.39 is: 4,844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.23 : 8,753.57 = 3,510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.23/8,753.57 = 3,510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.23x = 8,753.57 × 3,510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.23x = 30,728,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,728,444.59/6,343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.29

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