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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.48, 8,778.24 and 4,002.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.48, 8,778.24 and 4,002.58 is: 5,524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.48 : 8,778.24 = 4,002.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.48/8,778.24 = 4,002.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.48x = 8,778.24 × 4,002.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.48x = 35,135,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,135,607.86/6,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.05

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