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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.26, 8,795.92 and 3,578.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.26, 8,795.92 and 3,578.76 is: 4,939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.26 : 8,795.92 = 3,578.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.26/8,795.92 = 3,578.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.26x = 8,795.92 × 3,578.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.26x = 31,478,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,478,486.66/6,373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.15

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