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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.26, 8,787.93 and 3,535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.26, 8,787.93 and 3,535.42 is: 4,878.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.26 : 8,787.93 = 3,535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.26/8,787.93 = 3,535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.26x = 8,787.93 × 3,535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.26x = 31,069,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,069,023.48/6,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.73

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