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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.88, 8,760.06 and 3,695.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.88, 8,760.06 and 3,695.45 is: 5,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.88 : 8,760.06 = 3,695.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.88/8,760.06 = 3,695.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.88x = 8,760.06 × 3,695.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.88x = 32,372,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,372,363.73/6,347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.71

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