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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.08, 8,798.76 and 3,581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.08, 8,798.76 and 3,581.52 is: 4,942.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.08 : 8,798.76 = 3,581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.08/8,798.76 = 3,581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.08x = 8,798.76 × 3,581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.08x = 31,512,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,512,934.92/6,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.37

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