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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.73, 8,764.88 and 3,698.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.73, 8,764.88 and 3,698.97 is: 5,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.73 : 8,764.88 = 3,698.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.73/8,764.88 = 3,698.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.73x = 8,764.88 × 3,698.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.73x = 32,421,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,421,009.68/6,350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.08

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