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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.58, 8,777.57 and 3,566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.58, 8,777.57 and 3,566.08 is: 4,921.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.58 : 8,777.57 = 3,566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.58/8,777.57 = 3,566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.58x = 8,777.57 × 3,566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.58x = 31,301,516.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,301,516.83/6,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.17

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