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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.62, 8,782.22 and 3,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.62, 8,782.22 and 3,711.53 is: 5,121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.62 : 8,782.22 = 3,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.62/8,782.22 = 3,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.62x = 8,782.22 × 3,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.62x = 32,595,504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,595,504.23/6,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.36

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