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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.97, 8,775.02 and 3,526.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.97, 8,775.02 and 3,526.17 is: 4,865.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.97 : 8,775.02 = 3,526.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.97/8,775.02 = 3,526.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.97x = 8,775.02 × 3,526.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.97x = 30,942,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,942,194.64/6,358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.92

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