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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.47, 8,781.61 and 3,710.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.47, 8,781.61 and 3,710.39 is: 5,120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.47 : 8,781.61 = 3,710.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.47/8,781.61 = 3,710.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.47x = 8,781.61 × 3,710.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.47x = 32,583,144.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,583,144.74/6,363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,120.34

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