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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.52, 8,795.97 and 3,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.52, 8,795.97 and 3,541.68 is: 4,887.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.52 : 8,795.97 = 3,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.52/8,795.97 = 3,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.52x = 8,795.97 × 3,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.52x = 31,152,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,152,511.03/6,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.04

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