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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.71, 8,795.66 and 3,541.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.71, 8,795.66 and 3,541.09 is: 4,886.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.71 : 8,795.66 = 3,541.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.71/8,795.66 = 3,541.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.71x = 8,795.66 × 3,541.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.71x = 31,146,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,146,170.84/6,373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.66

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