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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.70, 8,775.53 and 3,526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.70, 8,775.53 and 3,526.97 is: 4,867.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.70 : 8,775.53 = 3,526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.70/8,775.53 = 3,526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.70x = 8,775.53 × 3,526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.70x = 30,950,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,950,995.98/6,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.50

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