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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,356.70, 8,773.74 and 3,704.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,356.70, 8,773.74 and 3,704.58 is: 5,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,356.70 : 8,773.74 = 3,704.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,356.70/8,773.74 = 3,704.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,356.70x = 8,773.74 × 3,704.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,356.70x = 32,503,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,503,021.73/6,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.19

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