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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.65, 8,776.65 and 3,706.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.65, 8,776.65 and 3,706.90 is: 5,115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.65 : 8,776.65 = 3,706.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.65/8,776.65 = 3,706.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.65x = 8,776.65 × 3,706.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.65x = 32,534,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534,155.84/6,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.72

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