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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.19, 8,806.26 and 3,548.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.19, 8,806.26 and 3,548.53 is: 4,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.19 : 8,806.26 = 3,548.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.19/8,806.26 = 3,548.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.19x = 8,806.26 × 3,548.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.19x = 31,249,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,249,277.80/6,381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.09

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