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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.03, 8,773.65 and 3,705.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.03, 8,773.65 and 3,705.93 is: 5,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.03 : 8,773.65 = 3,705.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.03/8,773.65 = 3,705.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.03x = 8,773.65 × 3,705.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.03x = 32,514,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514,532.74/6,359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.13

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