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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.44, 8,759.37 and 3,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.44, 8,759.37 and 3,514.75 is: 4,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.44 : 8,759.37 = 3,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.44/8,759.37 = 3,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.44x = 8,759.37 × 3,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.44x = 30,786,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,786,995.71/6,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.30

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