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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.32, 8,799.19 and 3,543.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.32, 8,799.19 and 3,543.68 is: 4,890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.32 : 8,799.19 = 3,543.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.32/8,799.19 = 3,543.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.32x = 8,799.19 × 3,543.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.32x = 31,181,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,181,526.76/6,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.21

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