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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.71, 8,795.70 and 3,540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.71, 8,795.70 and 3,540.96 is: 4,886.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.71 : 8,795.70 = 3,540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.71/8,795.70 = 3,540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.71x = 8,795.70 × 3,540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.71x = 31,145,221.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,145,221.87/6,373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.51

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