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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.69, 8,761.91 and 4,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.69, 8,761.91 and 4,114.28 is: 5,676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.69 : 8,761.91 = 4,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.69/8,761.91 = 4,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.69x = 8,761.91 × 4,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.69x = 36,048,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,048,951.07/6,350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.38

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