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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.76, 8,787.46 and 4,010.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.76, 8,787.46 and 4,010.92 is: 5,532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.76 : 8,787.46 = 4,010.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.76/8,787.46 = 4,010.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.76x = 8,787.46 × 4,010.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.76x = 35,245,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,245,799.06/6,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.43

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