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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,357.69, 8,773.38 and 3,525.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,357.69, 8,773.38 and 3,525.19 is: 4,864.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,357.69 : 8,773.38 = 3,525.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,357.69/8,773.38 = 3,525.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,357.69x = 8,773.38 × 3,525.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,357.69x = 30,927,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,927,809.51/6,357.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.63

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