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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.99, 8,755.98 and 3,512.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.99, 8,755.98 and 3,512.14 is: 4,846.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.99 : 8,755.98 = 3,512.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.99/8,755.98 = 3,512.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.99x = 8,755.98 × 3,512.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.99x = 30,752,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,752,227.60/6,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.69

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