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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.42, 8,785.95 and 3,571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.42, 8,785.95 and 3,571.82 is: 4,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.42 : 8,785.95 = 3,571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.42/8,785.95 = 3,571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.42x = 8,785.95 × 3,571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.42x = 31,381,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,381,831.93/6,365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.05

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