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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.46, 8,794.36 and 3,683.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.46, 8,794.36 and 3,683.67 is: 5,082.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.46 : 8,794.36 = 3,683.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.46/8,794.36 = 3,683.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.46x = 8,794.36 × 3,683.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.46x = 32,395,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,395,543.87/6,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.89

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