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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.96, 8,762.72 and 3,517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.96, 8,762.72 and 3,517.44 is: 4,853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.96 : 8,762.72 = 3,517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.96/8,762.72 = 3,517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.96x = 8,762.72 × 3,517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.96x = 30,822,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,822,341.84/6,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.94

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