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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.47, 8,764.71 and 3,699.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.47, 8,764.71 and 3,699.43 is: 5,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.47 : 8,764.71 = 3,699.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.47/8,764.71 = 3,699.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.47x = 8,764.71 × 3,699.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.47x = 32,424,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,424,431.12/6,350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.83

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