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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.82, 8,795.79 and 3,541.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.82, 8,795.79 and 3,541.19 is: 4,886.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.82 : 8,795.79 = 3,541.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.82/8,795.79 = 3,541.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.82x = 8,795.79 × 3,541.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.82x = 31,147,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,147,519.61/6,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.79

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