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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.16, 8,789.72 and 4,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.16, 8,789.72 and 4,014.24 is: 5,539.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.16 : 8,789.72 = 4,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.16/8,789.72 = 4,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.16x = 8,789.72 × 4,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.16x = 35,284,045.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284,045.61/6,369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.83

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