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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.27, 8,774.51 and 3,525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.27, 8,774.51 and 3,525.76 is: 4,865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.27 : 8,774.51 = 3,525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.27/8,774.51 = 3,525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.27x = 8,774.51 × 3,525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.27x = 30,936,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,936,819.71/6,358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.61

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