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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.70, 8,772.77 and 3,524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.70, 8,772.77 and 3,524.98 is: 4,864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.70 : 8,772.77 = 3,524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.70/8,772.77 = 3,524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.70x = 8,772.77 × 3,524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.70x = 30,923,838.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,923,838.79/6,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.76

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