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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.83, 8,807.19 and 3,549.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.83, 8,807.19 and 3,549.19 is: 4,898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.83 : 8,807.19 = 3,549.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.83/8,807.19 = 3,549.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.83x = 8,807.19 × 3,549.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.83x = 31,258,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,258,390.68/6,381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.03

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