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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.36, 8,761.34 and 3,659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.36, 8,761.34 and 3,659.70 is: 5,050.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.36 : 8,761.34 = 3,659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.36/8,761.34 = 3,659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.36x = 8,761.34 × 3,659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.36x = 32,063,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063,876.00/6,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.73

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