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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.70, 8,863.90 and 6,343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.70, 8,863.90 and 6,343.70 is: 8,863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.70 : 8,863.90 = 6,343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.70/8,863.90 = 6,343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.70x = 8,863.90 × 6,343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.70x = 56,229,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,229,922.43/6,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.90

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