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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.52, 8,784.60 and 3,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.52, 8,784.60 and 3,713.04 is: 5,124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.52 : 8,784.60 = 3,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.52/8,784.60 = 3,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.52x = 8,784.60 × 3,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.52x = 32,617,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,617,571.18/6,365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.10

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