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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.83, 8,808.13 and 3,550.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.83, 8,808.13 and 3,550.05 is: 4,898.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.83 : 8,808.13 = 3,550.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.83/8,808.13 = 3,550.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.83x = 8,808.13 × 3,550.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.83x = 31,269,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,269,339.37/6,382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.98

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