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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.68, 8,799.48 and 3,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.68, 8,799.48 and 3,582 is: 4,942.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.68 : 8,799.48 = 3,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.68/8,799.48 = 3,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.68x = 8,799.48 × 3,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.68x = 31,519,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,519,737.36/6,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.97

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