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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,346.64, 8,759.04 and 3,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,346.64, 8,759.04 and 3,695.28 is: 5,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,346.64 : 8,759.04 = 3,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,346.64/8,759.04 = 3,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,346.64x = 8,759.04 × 3,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,346.64x = 32,367,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,367,105.33/6,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.88

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