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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.40, 8,795.72 and 3,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.40, 8,795.72 and 3,541 is: 4,886.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.40 : 8,795.72 = 3,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.40/8,795.72 = 3,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.40x = 8,795.72 × 3,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.40x = 31,145,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,145,644.52/6,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.82

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