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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.49, 8,797.99 and 3,650.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.49, 8,797.99 and 3,650.09 is: 5,037.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.49 : 8,797.99 = 3,650.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.49/8,797.99 = 3,650.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.49x = 8,797.99 × 3,650.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.49x = 32,113,455.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,113,455.32/6,375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.02

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