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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.79, 8,783.64 and 3,532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.79, 8,783.64 and 3,532.82 is: 4,874.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.79 : 8,783.64 = 3,532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.79/8,783.64 = 3,532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.79x = 8,783.64 × 3,532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.79x = 31,030,975.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030,975.15/6,365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.65

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