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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.26, 8,773.48 and 3,524.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.26, 8,773.48 and 3,524.78 is: 4,864.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.26 : 8,773.48 = 3,524.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.26/8,773.48 = 3,524.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.26x = 8,773.48 × 3,524.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.26x = 30,924,586.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,924,586.83/6,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.45

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