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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.73, 8,760.08 and 3,659.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.73, 8,760.08 and 3,659.47 is: 5,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.73 : 8,760.08 = 3,659.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.73/8,760.08 = 3,659.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.73x = 8,760.08 × 3,659.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.73x = 32,057,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,057,249.96/6,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.40

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