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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,366.53, 8,790.97 and 3,979.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,366.53, 8,790.97 and 3,979.28 is: 5,494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366.53 : 8,790.97 = 3,979.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366.53/8,790.97 = 3,979.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366.53x = 8,790.97 × 3,979.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366.53x = 34,981,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,981,731.10/6,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.63

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