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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.22, 8,795.28 and 3,540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.22, 8,795.28 and 3,540.81 is: 4,886.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.22 : 8,795.28 = 3,540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.22/8,795.28 = 3,540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.22x = 8,795.28 × 3,540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.22x = 31,142,415.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142,415.38/6,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.45

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