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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.69, 8,797.61 and 3,580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.69, 8,797.61 and 3,580.73 is: 4,941.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.69 : 8,797.61 = 3,580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.69/8,797.61 = 3,580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.69x = 8,797.61 × 3,580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.69x = 31,501,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,501,866.06/6,374.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.71

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