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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.94, 8,764.28 and 3,518.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.94, 8,764.28 and 3,518.31 is: 4,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.94 : 8,764.28 = 3,518.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.94/8,764.28 = 3,518.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.94x = 8,764.28 × 3,518.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.94x = 30,835,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,835,453.97/6,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.26

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