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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.58, 8,774.81 and 3,564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.58, 8,774.81 and 3,564.08 is: 4,918.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.58 : 8,774.81 = 3,564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.58/8,774.81 = 3,564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.58x = 8,774.81 × 3,564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.58x = 31,274,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,274,124.82/6,358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.41

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