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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.46, 8,763.80 and 3,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.46, 8,763.80 and 3,555.96 is: 4,907.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.46 : 8,763.80 = 3,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.46/8,763.80 = 3,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.46x = 8,763.80 × 3,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.46x = 31,163,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,163,722.25/6,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.32

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