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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.03, 8,758.59 and 3,514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.03, 8,758.59 and 3,514.33 is: 4,849.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.03 : 8,758.59 = 3,514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.03/8,758.59 = 3,514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.03x = 8,758.59 × 3,514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.03x = 30,780,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780,575.59/6,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.60

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