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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.70, 8,747.58 and 3,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.70, 8,747.58 and 3,544.20 is: 4,891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.70 : 8,747.58 = 3,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.70/8,747.58 = 3,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.70x = 8,747.58 × 3,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.70x = 31,003,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003,173.04/6,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.09

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