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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.65, 8,775.57 and 3,526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.65, 8,775.57 and 3,526.34 is: 4,865.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.65 : 8,775.57 = 3,526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.65/8,775.57 = 3,526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.65x = 8,775.57 × 3,526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.65x = 30,945,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,945,612.86/6,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.93

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