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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.88, 8,766.36 and 4,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.88, 8,766.36 and 4,368 is: 6,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.88 : 8,766.36 = 4,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.88/8,766.36 = 4,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.88x = 8,766.36 × 4,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.88x = 38,291,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,291,460.48/6,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.32

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