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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.62, 8,772.18 and 3,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.62, 8,772.18 and 3,524.08 is: 4,863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.62 : 8,772.18 = 3,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.62/8,772.18 = 3,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.62x = 8,772.18 × 3,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.62x = 30,913,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,913,864.09/6,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.26

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