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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.04, 8,779.32 and 6,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.04, 8,779.32 and 6,150.96 is: 8,484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.04 : 8,779.32 = 6,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.04/8,779.32 = 6,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.04x = 8,779.32 × 6,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.04x = 54,001,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,001,246.15/6,365.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,484.04

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