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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.74, 8,800.28 and 3,544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.74, 8,800.28 and 3,544.13 is: 4,891.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.74 : 8,800.28 = 3,544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.74/8,800.28 = 3,544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.74x = 8,800.28 × 3,544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.74x = 31,189,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,189,336.36/6,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.11

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