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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.66, 8,797.98 and 3,542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.66, 8,797.98 and 3,542.76 is: 4,888.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.66 : 8,797.98 = 3,542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.66/8,797.98 = 3,542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.66x = 8,797.98 × 3,542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.66x = 31,169,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,169,131.62/6,375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.77

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