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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.36, 8,753.78 and 3,510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.36, 8,753.78 and 3,510.48 is: 4,844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.36 : 8,753.78 = 3,510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.36/8,753.78 = 3,510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.36x = 8,753.78 × 3,510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.36x = 30,729,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729,969.61/6,343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.43

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