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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.82, 8,759.97 and 3,553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.82, 8,759.97 and 3,553.32 is: 4,903.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.82 : 8,759.97 = 3,553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.82/8,759.97 = 3,553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.82x = 8,759.97 × 3,553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.82x = 31,126,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,126,976.60/6,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.57

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