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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.69, 8,817.77 and 3,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.69, 8,817.77 and 3,595.19 is: 4,961.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.69 : 8,817.77 = 3,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.69/8,817.77 = 3,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.69x = 8,817.77 × 3,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.69x = 31,701,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,701,558.53/6,389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.36

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