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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.31, 8,759.05 and 3,514.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.31, 8,759.05 and 3,514.63 is: 4,850.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.31 : 8,759.05 = 3,514.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.31/8,759.05 = 3,514.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.31x = 8,759.05 × 3,514.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.31x = 30,784,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,784,819.90/6,347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.06

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