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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,346.73, 8,759.38 and 3,694.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,346.73, 8,759.38 and 3,694.99 is: 5,099.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,346.73 : 8,759.38 = 3,694.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,346.73/8,759.38 = 3,694.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,346.73x = 8,759.38 × 3,694.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,346.73x = 32,365,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,365,821.51/6,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.61

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