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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.69, 8,794.96 and 4,614.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.69, 8,794.96 and 4,614.13 is: 6,363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.69 : 8,794.96 = 4,614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.69/8,794.96 = 4,614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.69x = 8,794.96 × 4,614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.69x = 40,581,088.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,581,088.78/6,376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.97

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