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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,397.72, 8,828.58 and 3,565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,397.72, 8,828.58 and 3,565.40 is: 4,920.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,397.72 : 8,828.58 = 3,565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,397.72/8,828.58 = 3,565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,397.72x = 8,828.58 × 3,565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,397.72x = 31,477,427.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,477,427.83/6,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.10

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