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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.05, 8,758.58 and 3,695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.05, 8,758.58 and 3,695.10 is: 5,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.05 : 8,758.58 = 3,695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.05/8,758.58 = 3,695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.05x = 8,758.58 × 3,695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.05x = 32,363,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,363,810.48/6,348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.23

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