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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.83, 8,761.55 and 3,516.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.83, 8,761.55 and 3,516.45 is: 4,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.83 : 8,761.55 = 3,516.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.83/8,761.55 = 3,516.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.83x = 8,761.55 × 3,516.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.83x = 30,809,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,809,552.50/6,348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.80

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