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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.39, 8,755.69 and 3,512.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.39, 8,755.69 and 3,512.23 is: 4,847.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.39 : 8,755.69 = 3,512.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.39/8,755.69 = 3,512.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.39x = 8,755.69 × 3,512.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.39x = 30,751,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,751,997.09/6,344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.12

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