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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.84, 8,808.90 and 3,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.84, 8,808.90 and 3,588.28 is: 4,952.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.84 : 8,808.90 = 3,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.84/8,808.90 = 3,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.84x = 8,808.90 × 3,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.84x = 31,608,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,608,799.69/6,382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.15

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