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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.44, 8,794.81 and 3,577.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.44, 8,794.81 and 3,577.94 is: 4,938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.44 : 8,794.81 = 3,577.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.44/8,794.81 = 3,577.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.44x = 8,794.81 × 3,577.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.44x = 31,467,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,467,302.49/6,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.03

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