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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.52, 8,759.28 and 3,694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.52, 8,759.28 and 3,694.56 is: 5,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.52 : 8,759.28 = 3,694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.52/8,759.28 = 3,694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.52x = 8,759.28 × 3,694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.52x = 32,361,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,361,685.52/6,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.32

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