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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.09, 8,767.98 and 3,700.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.09, 8,767.98 and 3,700.95 is: 5,106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.09 : 8,767.98 = 3,700.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.09/8,767.98 = 3,700.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.09x = 8,767.98 × 3,700.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.09x = 32,449,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449,855.58/6,354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.92

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