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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.52, 8,781.76 and 3,568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.52, 8,781.76 and 3,568.96 is: 4,925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.52 : 8,781.76 = 3,568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.52/8,781.76 = 3,568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.52x = 8,781.76 × 3,568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.52x = 31,341,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,341,750.17/6,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.22

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