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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.56, 8,763.84 and 3,479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.56, 8,763.84 and 3,479.44 is: 4,801.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.56 : 8,763.84 = 3,479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.56/8,763.84 = 3,479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.56x = 8,763.84 × 3,479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.56x = 30,493,255.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493,255.45/6,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.66

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