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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.53, 8,757.71 and 4,858.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.53, 8,757.71 and 4,858.51 is: 6,700.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.53 : 8,757.71 = 4,858.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.53/8,757.71 = 4,858.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.53x = 8,757.71 × 4,858.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.53x = 42,549,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,549,397.32/6,350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.13

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