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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.38, 8,773.25 and 3,524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.38, 8,773.25 and 3,524.81 is: 4,864.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.38 : 8,773.25 = 3,524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.38/8,773.25 = 3,524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.38x = 8,773.25 × 3,524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.38x = 30,923,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,923,977.84/6,357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.27

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