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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.36, 8,773.06 and 3,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.36, 8,773.06 and 3,486.08 is: 4,810.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.36 : 8,773.06 = 3,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.36/8,773.06 = 3,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.36x = 8,773.06 × 3,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.36x = 30,583,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,583,608.76/6,357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.74

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