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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.67, 8,795.96 and 3,541.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.67, 8,795.96 and 3,541.05 is: 4,886.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.67 : 8,795.96 = 3,541.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.67/8,795.96 = 3,541.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.67x = 8,795.96 × 3,541.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.67x = 31,146,943.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,146,943.01/6,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.81

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