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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.74, 8,795.64 and 3,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.74, 8,795.64 and 3,541.12 is: 4,886.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.74 : 8,795.64 = 3,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.74/8,795.64 = 3,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.74x = 8,795.64 × 3,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.74x = 31,146,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,146,416.72/6,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.68

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