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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.56, 8,773.08 and 3,524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.56, 8,773.08 and 3,524.84 is: 4,864.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.56 : 8,773.08 = 3,524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.56/8,773.08 = 3,524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.56x = 8,773.08 × 3,524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.56x = 30,923,703.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,923,703.31/6,357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.08

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