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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.96, 8,763.84 and 3,518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.96, 8,763.84 and 3,518.32 is: 4,855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.96 : 8,763.84 = 3,518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.96/8,763.84 = 3,518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.96x = 8,763.84 × 3,518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.96x = 30,833,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,833,993.55/6,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.01

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