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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.54, 8,772.93 and 3,562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.54, 8,772.93 and 3,562.50 is: 4,915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.54 : 8,772.93 = 3,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.54/8,772.93 = 3,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.54x = 8,772.93 × 3,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.54x = 31,253,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,253,563.13/6,357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.98

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