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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.67, 8,761.06 and 3,796.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.67, 8,761.06 and 3,796.72 is: 5,239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.67 : 8,761.06 = 3,796.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.67/8,761.06 = 3,796.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.67x = 8,761.06 × 3,796.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.67x = 33,263,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,263,260.33/6,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.41

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