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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.62, 8,769.36 and 3,560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.62, 8,769.36 and 3,560.12 is: 4,912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.62 : 8,769.36 = 3,560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.62/8,769.36 = 3,560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.62x = 8,769.36 × 3,560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.62x = 31,219,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,219,973.92/6,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.96

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