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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.44, 8,769.36 and 3,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.44, 8,769.36 and 3,995.52 is: 5,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.44 : 8,769.36 = 3,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.44/8,769.36 = 3,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.44x = 8,769.36 × 3,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.44x = 35,038,153.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,038,153.27/6,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.36

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