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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.41, 8,759.98 and 3,553.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.41, 8,759.98 and 3,553.91 is: 4,903.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.41 : 8,759.98 = 3,553.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.41/8,759.98 = 3,553.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.41x = 8,759.98 × 3,553.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.41x = 31,132,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,132,180.52/6,348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.93

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