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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,393.28, 8,770.76 and 6,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,393.28, 8,770.76 and 6,332.80 is: 8,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,393.28 : 8,770.76 = 6,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,393.28/8,770.76 = 6,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,393.28x = 8,770.76 × 6,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,393.28x = 55,543,468.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543,468.93/6,393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.79

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