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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.07, 8,794.33 and 3,540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.07, 8,794.33 and 3,540.30 is: 4,885.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.07 : 8,794.33 = 3,540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.07/8,794.33 = 3,540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.07x = 8,794.33 × 3,540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.07x = 31,134,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,134,566.50/6,373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.33

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