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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.12, 8,762.49 and 3,517.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.12, 8,762.49 and 3,517.43 is: 4,853.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.12 : 8,762.49 = 3,517.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.12/8,762.49 = 3,517.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.12x = 8,762.49 × 3,517.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.12x = 30,821,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,821,391.50/6,350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.67

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