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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.27, 8,763.68 and 3,832.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.27, 8,763.68 and 3,832.34 is: 5,288.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.27 : 8,763.68 = 3,832.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.27/8,763.68 = 3,832.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.27x = 8,763.68 × 3,832.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.27x = 33,585,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585,357.59/6,350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,288.81

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