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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.66, 8,798.16 and 4,015.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.66, 8,798.16 and 4,015.36 is: 5,542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.66 : 8,798.16 = 4,015.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.66/8,798.16 = 4,015.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.66x = 8,798.16 × 4,015.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.66x = 35,327,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,327,779.74/6,373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.78

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