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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.94, 8,759.70 and 3,515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.94, 8,759.70 and 3,515.04 is: 4,850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.94 : 8,759.70 = 3,515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.94/8,759.70 = 3,515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.94x = 8,759.70 × 3,515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.94x = 30,790,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,790,695.89/6,347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.50

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