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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.05, 8,794.85 and 3,578.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.05, 8,794.85 and 3,578.55 is: 4,938.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.05 : 8,794.85 = 3,578.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.05/8,794.85 = 3,578.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.05x = 8,794.85 × 3,578.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.05x = 31,472,863.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,472,863.99/6,373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.43

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