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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.58, 8,805.63 and 3,586.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.58, 8,805.63 and 3,586.54 is: 4,948.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.58 : 8,805.63 = 3,586.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.58/8,805.63 = 3,586.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.58x = 8,805.63 × 3,586.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.58x = 31,581,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,581,744.22/6,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.89

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