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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.46, 8,800.83 and 3,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.46, 8,800.83 and 3,544.84 is: 4,891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.46 : 8,800.83 = 3,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.46/8,800.83 = 3,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.46x = 8,800.83 × 3,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.46x = 31,197,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,197,534.22/6,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.84

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