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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.76, 8,763.52 and 3,697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.76, 8,763.52 and 3,697.28 is: 5,102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.76 : 8,763.52 = 3,697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.76/8,763.52 = 3,697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.76x = 8,763.52 × 3,697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.76x = 32,401,187.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,401,187.23/6,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.74

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