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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,355.61, 8,770.74 and 3,522.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,355.61, 8,770.74 and 3,522.99 is: 4,861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,355.61 : 8,770.74 = 3,522.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,355.61/8,770.74 = 3,522.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,355.61x = 8,770.74 × 3,522.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,355.61x = 30,899,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,899,248.99/6,355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.73

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