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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.64, 8,757.03 and 4,334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.64, 8,757.03 and 4,334.28 is: 5,976.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.64 : 8,757.03 = 4,334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.64/8,757.03 = 4,334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.64x = 8,757.03 × 4,334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.64x = 37,955,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,955,419.99/6,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.63

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