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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.76, 8,786.08 and 4,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.76, 8,786.08 and 4,009.92 is: 5,531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.76 : 8,786.08 = 4,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.76/8,786.08 = 4,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.76x = 8,786.08 × 4,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.76x = 35,231,477.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,231,477.91/6,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.05

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