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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.91, 8,773.35 and 3,704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.91, 8,773.35 and 3,704.34 is: 5,112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.91 : 8,773.35 = 3,704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.91/8,773.35 = 3,704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.91x = 8,773.35 × 3,704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.91x = 32,499,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499,471.34/6,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.46

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