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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.94, 8,762.26 and 4,114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.94, 8,762.26 and 4,114.53 is: 5,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.94 : 8,762.26 = 4,114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.94/8,762.26 = 4,114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.94x = 8,762.26 × 4,114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.94x = 36,052,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,052,581.64/6,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.73

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