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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.16, 8,773.98 and 3,669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.16, 8,773.98 and 3,669.72 is: 5,063.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.16 : 8,773.98 = 3,669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.16/8,773.98 = 3,669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.16x = 8,773.98 × 3,669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.16x = 32,198,049.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,198,049.89/6,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.26

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