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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.79, 8,806.39 and 3,586.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.79, 8,806.39 and 3,586.75 is: 4,949.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.79 : 8,806.39 = 3,586.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.79/8,806.39 = 3,586.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.79x = 8,806.39 × 3,586.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.79x = 31,586,319.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,586,319.33/6,381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,949.45

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