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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.43, 8,795.40 and 3,540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.43, 8,795.40 and 3,540.98 is: 4,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.43 : 8,795.40 = 3,540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.43/8,795.40 = 3,540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.43x = 8,795.40 × 3,540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.43x = 31,144,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,144,335.49/6,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.59

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