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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,355.59, 8,770.74 and 3,561.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,355.59, 8,770.74 and 3,561.09 is: 4,914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,355.59 : 8,770.74 = 3,561.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,355.59/8,770.74 = 3,561.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,355.59x = 8,770.74 × 3,561.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,355.59x = 31,233,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,233,394.51/6,355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,914.32

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