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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.49, 8,777.56 and 3,940.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.49, 8,777.56 and 3,940.25 is: 5,435.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.49 : 8,777.56 = 3,940.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.49/8,777.56 = 3,940.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.49x = 8,777.56 × 3,940.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.49x = 34,585,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,585,731.67/6,363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.03

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