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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.42, 8,784.72 and 3,533.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.42, 8,784.72 and 3,533.07 is: 4,875.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.42 : 8,784.72 = 3,533.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.42/8,784.72 = 3,533.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.42x = 8,784.72 × 3,533.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.42x = 31,037,030.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,037,030.69/6,365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.88

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