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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,361.38, 8,777.99 and 3,528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,361.38, 8,777.99 and 3,528.68 is: 4,869.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,361.38 : 8,777.99 = 3,528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,361.38/8,777.99 = 3,528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,361.38x = 8,777.99 × 3,528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,361.38x = 30,974,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,974,682.68/6,361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.18

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