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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.77, 8,768.35 and 3,964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.77, 8,768.35 and 3,964.38 is: 5,473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.77 : 8,768.35 = 3,964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.77/8,768.35 = 3,964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.77x = 8,768.35 × 3,964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.77x = 34,761,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,761,070.47/6,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.52

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