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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.76, 8,773.14 and 4,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.76, 8,773.14 and 4,261.24 is: 5,877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.76 : 8,773.14 = 4,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.76/8,773.14 = 4,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.76x = 8,773.14 × 4,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.76x = 37,384,455.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,384,455.09/6,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,877.36

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