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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,366.62, 8,785.83 and 3,533.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,366.62, 8,785.83 and 3,533.98 is: 4,876.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366.62 : 8,785.83 = 3,533.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366.62/8,785.83 = 3,533.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366.62x = 8,785.83 × 3,533.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366.62x = 31,048,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,048,947.50/6,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.83

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