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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.06, 8,783.05 and 3,710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.06, 8,783.05 and 3,710.98 is: 5,122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.06 : 8,783.05 = 3,710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.06/8,783.05 = 3,710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.06x = 8,783.05 × 3,710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.06x = 32,593,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,593,731.55/6,363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.34

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