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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.12, 8,770.62 and 3,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.12, 8,770.62 and 3,667.44 is: 5,060.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.12 : 8,770.62 = 3,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.12/8,770.62 = 3,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.12x = 8,770.62 × 3,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.12x = 32,165,722.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,165,722.61/6,356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.59

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