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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.62, 8,759.67 and 3,514.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.62, 8,759.67 and 3,514.99 is: 4,850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.62 : 8,759.67 = 3,514.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.62/8,759.67 = 3,514.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.62x = 8,759.67 × 3,514.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.62x = 30,790,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,790,108.65/6,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.65

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