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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.74, 8,754.33 and 3,511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.74, 8,754.33 and 3,511.11 is: 4,845.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.74 : 8,754.33 = 3,511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.74/8,754.33 = 3,511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.74x = 8,754.33 × 3,511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.74x = 30,737,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,737,415.61/6,343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.31

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