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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.52, 8,755.49 and 3,550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.52, 8,755.49 and 3,550.02 is: 4,899.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.52 : 8,755.49 = 3,550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.52/8,755.49 = 3,550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.52x = 8,755.49 × 3,550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.52x = 31,082,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,082,173.48/6,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.06

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