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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.08, 8,778.72 and 3,567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.08, 8,778.72 and 3,567.04 is: 4,921.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.08 : 8,778.72 = 3,567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.08/8,778.72 = 3,567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.08x = 8,778.72 × 3,567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.08x = 31,314,045.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,314,045.39/6,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.98

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