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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.80, 8,779.24 and 4,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.80, 8,779.24 and 4,004.08 is: 5,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.80 : 8,779.24 = 4,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.80/8,779.24 = 4,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.80x = 8,779.24 × 4,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.80x = 35,152,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,152,779.30/6,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.73

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