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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.98, 8,791.35 and 4,012.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.98, 8,791.35 and 4,012.07 is: 5,537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.98 : 8,791.35 = 4,012.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.98/8,791.35 = 4,012.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.98x = 8,791.35 × 4,012.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.98x = 35,271,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,271,511.59/6,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.15

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