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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,346.26, 8,755.68 and 3,691.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,346.26, 8,755.68 and 3,691.49 is: 5,092.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,346.26 : 8,755.68 = 3,691.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,346.26/8,755.68 = 3,691.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,346.26x = 8,755.68 × 3,691.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,346.26x = 32,321,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,321,461.38/6,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.99

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