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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.97, 8,812.80 and 3,553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.97, 8,812.80 and 3,553.53 is: 4,903.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.97 : 8,812.80 = 3,553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.97/8,812.80 = 3,553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.97x = 8,812.80 × 3,553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.97x = 31,316,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,316,549.18/6,385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.97

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