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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.28, 8,752.98 and 3,691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.28, 8,752.98 and 3,691.12 is: 5,092.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.28 : 8,752.98 = 3,691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.28/8,752.98 = 3,691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.28x = 8,752.98 × 3,691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.28x = 32,308,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,308,299.54/6,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.51

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