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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.74, 8,770.40 and 3,702.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.74, 8,770.40 and 3,702.98 is: 5,110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.74 : 8,770.40 = 3,702.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.74/8,770.40 = 3,702.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.74x = 8,770.40 × 3,702.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.74x = 32,476,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,476,615.79/6,354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.61

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