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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.40, 8,763.12 and 3,991.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.40, 8,763.12 and 3,991.68 is: 5,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.40 : 8,763.12 = 3,991.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.40/8,763.12 = 3,991.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.40x = 8,763.12 × 3,991.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.40x = 34,979,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,979,570.84/6,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.25

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