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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.76, 8,788.68 and 3,574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.76, 8,788.68 and 3,574.28 is: 4,932.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.76 : 8,788.68 = 3,574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.76/8,788.68 = 3,574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.76x = 8,788.68 × 3,574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.76x = 31,413,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,413,203.15/6,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.39

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