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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.81, 8,776.73 and 4,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.81, 8,776.73 and 4,551 is: 6,274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.81 : 8,776.73 = 4,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.81/8,776.73 = 4,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.81x = 8,776.73 × 4,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.81x = 39,942,875.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942,875.48/6,365.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,274.60

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