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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.56, 8,780.52 and 4,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.56, 8,780.52 and 4,006.16 is: 5,530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.56 : 8,780.52 = 4,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.56/8,780.52 = 4,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.56x = 8,780.52 × 4,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.56x = 35,176,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,176,168.00/6,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.36

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