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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.63, 8,799.19 and 3,581.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.63, 8,799.19 and 3,581.13 is: 4,942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.63 : 8,799.19 = 3,581.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.63/8,799.19 = 3,581.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.63x = 8,799.19 × 3,581.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.63x = 31,510,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,510,999.29/6,375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.42

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