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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.76, 8,747.46 and 3,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.76, 8,747.46 and 3,544.28 is: 4,891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.76 : 8,747.46 = 3,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.76/8,747.46 = 3,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.76x = 8,747.46 × 3,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.76x = 31,003,447.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003,447.53/6,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.09

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