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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.56, 8,762.58 and 3,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.56, 8,762.58 and 3,555 is: 4,906.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.56 : 8,762.58 = 3,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.56/8,762.58 = 3,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.56x = 8,762.58 × 3,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.56x = 31,150,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150,971.90/6,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.00

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