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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.62, 8,781.69 and 4,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.62, 8,781.69 and 4,005.27 is: 5,526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.62 : 8,781.69 = 4,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.62/8,781.69 = 4,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.62x = 8,781.69 × 4,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.62x = 35,173,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,173,039.51/6,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.34

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