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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.83, 8,799.96 and 3,544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.83, 8,799.96 and 3,544.22 is: 4,890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.83 : 8,799.96 = 3,544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.83/8,799.96 = 3,544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.83x = 8,799.96 × 3,544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.83x = 31,188,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,188,963.52/6,376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.98

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