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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.61, 8,789.67 and 3,536.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.61, 8,789.67 and 3,536.81 is: 4,880.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.61 : 8,789.67 = 3,536.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.61/8,789.67 = 3,536.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.61x = 8,789.67 × 3,536.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.61x = 31,087,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,087,368.50/6,369.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.58

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