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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,355.97, 8,771.76 and 3,524.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,355.97, 8,771.76 and 3,524.23 is: 4,863.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,355.97 : 8,771.76 = 3,524.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,355.97/8,771.76 = 3,524.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,355.97x = 8,771.76 × 3,524.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,355.97x = 30,913,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,913,699.74/6,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.73

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