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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.68, 8,759.80 and 3,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.68, 8,759.80 and 3,553.20 is: 4,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.68 : 8,759.80 = 3,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.68/8,759.80 = 3,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.68x = 8,759.80 × 3,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.68x = 31,125,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,125,321.36/6,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.42

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