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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.59, 8,774.60 and 4,237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.59, 8,774.60 and 4,237.11 is: 5,845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.59 : 8,774.60 = 4,237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.59/8,774.60 = 4,237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.59x = 8,774.60 × 4,237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.59x = 37,178,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,178,924.22/6,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,845.20

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