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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.76, 8,778.01 and 5,560.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.76, 8,778.01 and 5,560.55 is: 7,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.76 : 8,778.01 = 5,560.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.76/8,778.01 = 5,560.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.76x = 8,778.01 × 5,560.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.76x = 48,810,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,810,564.70/6,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,688.20

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