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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.24, 8,773.38 and 3,562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.24, 8,773.38 and 3,562.74 is: 4,916.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.24 : 8,773.38 = 3,562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.24/8,773.38 = 3,562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.24x = 8,773.38 × 3,562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.24x = 31,257,271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,257,271.86/6,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.80

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