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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.03, 8,750.58 and 3,546.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.03, 8,750.58 and 3,546.53 is: 4,894.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.03 : 8,750.58 = 3,546.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.03/8,750.58 = 3,546.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.03x = 8,750.58 × 3,546.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.03x = 31,034,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,034,194.49/6,341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.19

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