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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.52, 8,811.96 and 3,590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.52, 8,811.96 and 3,590.96 is: 4,955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.52 : 8,811.96 = 3,590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.52/8,811.96 = 3,590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.52x = 8,811.96 × 3,590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.52x = 31,643,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,643,395.88/6,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.49

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