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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.69, 8,794.86 and 4,013.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.69, 8,794.86 and 4,013.73 is: 5,536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.69 : 8,794.86 = 4,013.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.69/8,794.86 = 4,013.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.69x = 8,794.86 × 4,013.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.69x = 35,300,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,300,193.43/6,375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.69

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