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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.96, 8,773.79 and 3,705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.96, 8,773.79 and 3,705.48 is: 5,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.96 : 8,773.79 = 3,705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.96/8,773.79 = 3,705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.96x = 8,773.79 × 3,705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.96x = 32,511,084.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,511,084.84/6,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.45

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