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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.93, 8,744.97 and 3,542.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.93, 8,744.97 and 3,542.43 is: 4,888.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.93 : 8,744.97 = 3,542.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.93/8,744.97 = 3,542.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.93x = 8,744.97 × 3,542.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.93x = 30,978,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,978,444.08/6,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.56

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