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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.15, 8,774.22 and 3,525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.15, 8,774.22 and 3,525.54 is: 4,865.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.15 : 8,774.22 = 3,525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.15/8,774.22 = 3,525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.15x = 8,774.22 × 3,525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.15x = 30,933,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,933,893.25/6,358.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.24

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