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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.94, 8,751.09 and 3,546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.94, 8,751.09 and 3,546.74 is: 4,894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.94 : 8,751.09 = 3,546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.94/8,751.09 = 3,546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.94x = 8,751.09 × 3,546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.94x = 31,037,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,037,840.95/6,341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.06

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