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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.29, 8,773.97 and 3,563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.29, 8,773.97 and 3,563.25 is: 4,917.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.29 : 8,773.97 = 3,563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.29/8,773.97 = 3,563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.29x = 8,773.97 × 3,563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.29x = 31,263,830.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,263,830.79/6,358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.02

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