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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.93, 8,765.18 and 3,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.93, 8,765.18 and 3,699.80 is: 5,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.93 : 8,765.18 = 3,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.93/8,765.18 = 3,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.93x = 8,765.18 × 3,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.93x = 32,429,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,429,350.64/6,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.24

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