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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.64, 8,795.49 and 3,541.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.64, 8,795.49 and 3,541.00 is: 4,886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.64 : 8,795.49 = 3,541.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.64/8,795.49 = 3,541.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.64x = 8,795.49 × 3,541.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.64x = 31,144,786.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,144,786.11/6,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.50

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