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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.73, 8,756.37 and 3,512.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.73, 8,756.37 and 3,512.43 is: 4,847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.73 : 8,756.37 = 3,512.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.73/8,756.37 = 3,512.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.73x = 8,756.37 × 3,512.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.73x = 30,756,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,756,136.68/6,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.51

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