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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.28, 8,797.44 and 4,514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.28, 8,797.44 and 4,514.56 is: 6,235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.28 : 8,797.44 = 4,514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.28/8,797.44 = 4,514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.28x = 8,797.44 × 4,514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.28x = 39,716,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,716,570.73/6,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,235.65

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