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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.38, 8,763.52 and 3,555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.38, 8,763.52 and 3,555.88 is: 4,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.38 : 8,763.52 = 3,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.38/8,763.52 = 3,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.38x = 8,763.52 × 3,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.38x = 31,162,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,162,025.50/6,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.11

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