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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.66, 8,782.38 and 3,531.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.66, 8,782.38 and 3,531.30 is: 4,873.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.66 : 8,782.38 = 3,531.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.66/8,782.38 = 3,531.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.66x = 8,782.38 × 3,531.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.66x = 31,013,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013,218.49/6,363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.49

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