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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.65, 8,795.20 and 3,540.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.65, 8,795.20 and 3,540.79 is: 4,886.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.65 : 8,795.20 = 3,540.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.65/8,795.20 = 3,540.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.65x = 8,795.20 × 3,540.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.65x = 31,141,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,141,956.21/6,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.05

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