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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.46, 8,760.84 and 3,831.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.46, 8,760.84 and 3,831.98 is: 5,287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.46 : 8,760.84 = 3,831.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.46/8,760.84 = 3,831.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.46x = 8,760.84 × 3,831.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.46x = 33,571,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571,363.66/6,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.28

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