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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.76, 8,794.80 and 4,490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.76, 8,794.80 and 4,490.08 is: 6,193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.76 : 8,794.80 = 4,490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.76/8,794.80 = 4,490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.76x = 8,794.80 × 4,490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.76x = 39,489,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,489,355.58/6,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,193.67

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