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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,348.72, 8,761.21 and 3,554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,348.72, 8,761.21 and 3,554.22 is: 4,904.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,348.72 : 8,761.21 = 3,554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,348.72/8,761.21 = 3,554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,348.72x = 8,761.21 × 3,554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,348.72x = 31,139,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139,267.81/6,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.81

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