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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.56, 8,774.72 and 3,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.56, 8,774.72 and 3,706.24 is: 5,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.56 : 8,774.72 = 3,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.56/8,774.72 = 3,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.56x = 8,774.72 × 3,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.56x = 32,521,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,521,218.25/6,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.56

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