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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.70, 8,775.52 and 3,526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.70, 8,775.52 and 3,526.96 is: 4,867.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.70 : 8,775.52 = 3,526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.70/8,775.52 = 3,526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.70x = 8,775.52 × 3,526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.70x = 30,950,908.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,950,908.02/6,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.49

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