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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.92, 8,776.98 and 4,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.92, 8,776.98 and 4,265.40 is: 5,881.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.92 : 8,776.98 = 4,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.92/8,776.98 = 4,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.92x = 8,776.98 × 4,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.92x = 37,437,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,437,330.49/6,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.82

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