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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.52, 8,783.84 and 3,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.52, 8,783.84 and 3,570 is: 4,927.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.52 : 8,783.84 = 3,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.52/8,783.84 = 3,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.52x = 8,783.84 × 3,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.52x = 31,358,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,358,308.80/6,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.05

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