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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.08, 8,771.52 and 3,704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.08, 8,771.52 and 3,704.16 is: 5,110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.08 : 8,771.52 = 3,704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.08/8,771.52 = 3,704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.08x = 8,771.52 × 3,704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.08x = 32,491,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,491,113.52/6,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.21

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