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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.91, 8,747.72 and 3,544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.91, 8,747.72 and 3,544.41 is: 4,891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.91 : 8,747.72 = 3,544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.91/8,747.72 = 3,544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.91x = 8,747.72 × 3,544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.91x = 31,005,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,005,488.52/6,338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.30

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