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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.70, 8,795.58 and 3,541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.70, 8,795.58 and 3,541.06 is: 4,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.70 : 8,795.58 = 3,541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.70/8,795.58 = 3,541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.70x = 8,795.58 × 3,541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.70x = 31,145,641.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,145,641.25/6,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.59

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