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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.81, 8,365.42 and 3,544.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.81, 8,365.42 and 3,544.43 is: 4,890.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.81 : 8,365.42 = 3,544.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.81/8,365.42 = 3,544.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.81x = 8,365.42 × 3,544.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.81x = 29,650,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,650,639.58/6,062.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.58

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