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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.79, 8,764.42 and 3,518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.79, 8,764.42 and 3,518.48 is: 4,855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.79 : 8,764.42 = 3,518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.79/8,764.42 = 3,518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.79x = 8,764.42 × 3,518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.79x = 30,837,392.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,837,392.66/6,350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.68

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