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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.69, 8,808.11 and 3,588.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.69, 8,808.11 and 3,588.19 is: 4,951.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.69 : 8,808.11 = 3,588.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.69/8,808.11 = 3,588.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.69x = 8,808.11 × 3,588.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.69x = 31,605,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,605,159.17/6,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.70

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