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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.27, 8,758.63 and 3,695.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.27, 8,758.63 and 3,695.19 is: 5,098.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.27 : 8,758.63 = 3,695.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.27/8,758.63 = 3,695.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.27x = 8,758.63 × 3,695.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.27x = 32,364,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,364,773.76/6,348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.20

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