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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.73, 8,795.99 and 4,484.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.73, 8,795.99 and 4,484.97 is: 6,186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.73 : 8,795.99 = 4,484.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.73/8,795.99 = 4,484.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.73x = 8,795.99 × 4,484.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.73x = 39,449,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,449,762.48/6,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.52

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