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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.92, 8,746.88 and 3,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.92, 8,746.88 and 3,544 is: 4,891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.92 : 8,746.88 = 3,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.92/8,746.88 = 3,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.92x = 8,746.88 × 3,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.92x = 30,998,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,998,942.72/6,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.03

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