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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.54, 8,759.60 and 3,553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.54, 8,759.60 and 3,553.04 is: 4,903.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.54 : 8,759.60 = 3,553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.54/8,759.60 = 3,553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.54x = 8,759.60 × 3,553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.54x = 31,123,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,123,147.62/6,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.19

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