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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.02, 8,783.83 and 3,570.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.02, 8,783.83 and 3,570.46 is: 4,927.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.02 : 8,783.83 = 3,570.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.02/8,783.83 = 3,570.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.02x = 8,783.83 × 3,570.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.02x = 31,362,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,362,313.66/6,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.29

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