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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.98, 8,777.55 and 4,002.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.98, 8,777.55 and 4,002.07 is: 5,523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.98 : 8,777.55 = 4,002.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.98/8,777.55 = 4,002.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.98x = 8,777.55 × 4,002.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.98x = 35,128,369.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,128,369.53/6,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.35

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