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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.11, 8,795.39 and 4,016.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.11, 8,795.39 and 4,016.79 is: 5,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.11 : 8,795.39 = 4,016.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.11/8,795.39 = 4,016.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.11x = 8,795.39 × 4,016.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.11x = 35,329,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,329,214.51/6,375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.75

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