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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.69, 8,774.83 and 3,526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.69, 8,774.83 and 3,526.08 is: 4,865.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.69 : 8,774.83 = 3,526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.69/8,774.83 = 3,526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.69x = 8,774.83 × 3,526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.69x = 30,940,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,940,752.57/6,358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.90

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