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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.74, 8,795.76 and 3,541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.74, 8,795.76 and 3,541.56 is: 4,887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.74 : 8,795.76 = 3,541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.74/8,795.76 = 3,541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.74x = 8,795.76 × 3,541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.74x = 31,150,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150,711.79/6,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.35

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