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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.38, 8,807.97 and 3,550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.38, 8,807.97 and 3,550.04 is: 4,899.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.38 : 8,807.97 = 3,550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.38/8,807.97 = 3,550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.38x = 8,807.97 × 3,550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.38x = 31,268,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,268,645.82/6,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.21

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