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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.54, 8,771.94 and 3,561.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.54, 8,771.94 and 3,561.98 is: 4,915.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.54 : 8,771.94 = 3,561.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.54/8,771.94 = 3,561.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.54x = 8,771.94 × 3,561.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.54x = 31,245,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,245,474.84/6,356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.48

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