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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,339, 8,747.82 and 3,544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,339, 8,747.82 and 3,544.56 is: 4,891.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,339 : 8,747.82 = 3,544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,339/8,747.82 = 3,544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,339x = 8,747.82 × 3,544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,339x = 31,007,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,007,172.86/6,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.49

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