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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.62, 8,796.92 and 3,580.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.62, 8,796.92 and 3,580.94 is: 4,940.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.62 : 8,796.92 = 3,580.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.62/8,796.92 = 3,580.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.62x = 8,796.92 × 3,580.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.62x = 31,501,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,501,242.70/6,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.89

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