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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.13, 8,763.29 and 3,697.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.13, 8,763.29 and 3,697.48 is: 5,102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.13 : 8,763.29 = 3,697.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.13/8,763.29 = 3,697.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.13x = 8,763.29 × 3,697.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.13x = 32,402,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,402,095.84/6,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.59

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