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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.24, 8,772.98 and 3,524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.24, 8,772.98 and 3,524.63 is: 4,863.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.24 : 8,772.98 = 3,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.24/8,772.98 = 3,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.24x = 8,772.98 × 3,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.24x = 30,921,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,921,447.01/6,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.97

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