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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.44, 8,807.94 and 3,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.44, 8,807.94 and 3,588.60 is: 4,952.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.44 : 8,807.94 = 3,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.44/8,807.94 = 3,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.44x = 8,807.94 × 3,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.44x = 31,608,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,608,173.48/6,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.37

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