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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.39, 8,799.37 and 3,544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.39, 8,799.37 and 3,544.02 is: 4,890.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.39 : 8,799.37 = 3,544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.39/8,799.37 = 3,544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.39x = 8,799.37 × 3,544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.39x = 31,185,134.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,185,134.41/6,376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.72

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