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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.12, 8,777.34 and 3,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.12, 8,777.34 and 3,566.04 is: 4,921.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.12 : 8,777.34 = 3,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.12/8,777.34 = 3,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.12x = 8,777.34 × 3,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.12x = 31,300,345.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,300,345.53/6,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.35

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