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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.66, 8,772.71 and 3,524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.66, 8,772.71 and 3,524.92 is: 4,864.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.66 : 8,772.71 = 3,524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.66/8,772.71 = 3,524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.66x = 8,772.71 × 3,524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.66x = 30,923,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,923,061.38/6,356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.68

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