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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.18, 8,759.57 and 3,658.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.18, 8,759.57 and 3,658.83 is: 5,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.18 : 8,759.57 = 3,658.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.18/8,759.57 = 3,658.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.18x = 8,759.57 × 3,658.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.18x = 32,049,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049,777.50/6,347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.45

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