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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.48, 8,763.97 and 3,832.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.48, 8,763.97 and 3,832.54 is: 5,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.48 : 8,763.97 = 3,832.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.48/8,763.97 = 3,832.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.48x = 8,763.97 × 3,832.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.48x = 33,588,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,588,313.68/6,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.10

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