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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.60, 8,781.70 and 4,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.60, 8,781.70 and 4,005.28 is: 5,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.60 : 8,781.70 = 4,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.60/8,781.70 = 4,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.60x = 8,781.70 × 4,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.60x = 35,173,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,173,167.38/6,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.38

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