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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.62, 8,801.11 and 3,544.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.62, 8,801.11 and 3,544.91 is: 4,891.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.62 : 8,801.11 = 3,544.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.62/8,801.11 = 3,544.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.62x = 8,801.11 × 3,544.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.62x = 31,199,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,199,101.56/6,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.97

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