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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.66, 8,800.92 and 4,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.66, 8,800.92 and 4,017.36 is: 5,545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.66 : 8,800.92 = 4,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.66/8,800.92 = 4,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.66x = 8,800.92 × 4,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.66x = 35,356,463.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,356,463.97/6,375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.54

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