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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.67, 8,783.32 and 3,532.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.67, 8,783.32 and 3,532.10 is: 4,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.67 : 8,783.32 = 3,532.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.67/8,783.32 = 3,532.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.67x = 8,783.32 × 3,532.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.67x = 31,023,564.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023,564.57/6,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.34

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