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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.49, 8,801.06 and 3,545.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.49, 8,801.06 and 3,545.10 is: 4,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.49 : 8,801.06 = 3,545.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.49/8,801.06 = 3,545.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.49x = 8,801.06 × 3,545.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.49x = 31,200,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,200,620.08/6,377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.30

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