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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.34, 8,773.02 and 3,524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.34, 8,773.02 and 3,524.92 is: 4,864.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.34 : 8,773.02 = 3,524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.34/8,773.02 = 3,524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.34x = 8,773.02 × 3,524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.34x = 30,924,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,924,193.66/6,357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.33

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