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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.08, 8,789.76 and 3,575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.08, 8,789.76 and 3,575.04 is: 4,933.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.08 : 8,789.76 = 3,575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.08/8,789.76 = 3,575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.08x = 8,789.76 × 3,575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.08x = 31,423,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,423,743.59/6,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.02

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