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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.52, 8,774.49 and 3,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.52, 8,774.49 and 3,525.72 is: 4,865.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.52 : 8,774.49 = 3,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.52/8,774.49 = 3,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.52x = 8,774.49 × 3,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.52x = 30,936,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,936,394.88/6,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.35

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