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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.59, 8,764.23 and 3,518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.59, 8,764.23 and 3,518.08 is: 4,855.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.59 : 8,764.23 = 3,518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.59/8,764.23 = 3,518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.59x = 8,764.23 × 3,518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.59x = 30,833,267.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,833,267.71/6,350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.18

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