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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.89, 8,769.80 and 3,522.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.89, 8,769.80 and 3,522.31 is: 4,860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.89 : 8,769.80 = 3,522.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.89/8,769.80 = 3,522.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.89x = 8,769.80 × 3,522.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.89x = 30,889,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,889,954.24/6,354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.82

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