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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.19, 8,773.14 and 3,524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.19, 8,773.14 and 3,524.53 is: 4,863.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.19 : 8,773.14 = 3,524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.19/8,773.14 = 3,524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.19x = 8,773.14 × 3,524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.19x = 30,921,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,921,195.12/6,357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.97

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