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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.98, 8,794.11 and 4,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.98, 8,794.11 and 4,014.08 is: 5,539.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.98 : 8,794.11 = 4,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.98/8,794.11 = 4,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.98x = 8,794.11 × 4,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.98x = 35,300,261.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,300,261.07/6,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.92

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