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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.75, 8,827.88 and 3,602.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.75, 8,827.88 and 3,602.43 is: 4,971.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.75 : 8,827.88 = 3,602.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.75/8,827.88 = 3,602.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.75x = 8,827.88 × 3,602.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.75x = 31,801,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,801,801.74/6,396.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.56

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