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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.96, 8,764.36 and 3,700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.96, 8,764.36 and 3,700.20 is: 5,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.96 : 8,764.36 = 3,700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.96/8,764.36 = 3,700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.96x = 8,764.36 × 3,700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.96x = 32,429,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,429,884.87/6,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.30

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