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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.78, 8,806.14 and 3,549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.78, 8,806.14 and 3,549.12 is: 4,897.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.78 : 8,806.14 = 3,549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.78/8,806.14 = 3,549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.78x = 8,806.14 × 3,549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.78x = 31,254,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,254,047.60/6,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.39

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