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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.95, 8,808.45 and 3,588.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.95, 8,808.45 and 3,588.45 is: 4,952.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.95 : 8,808.45 = 3,588.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.95/8,808.45 = 3,588.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.95x = 8,808.45 × 3,588.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.95x = 31,608,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,608,682.40/6,382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.05

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