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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.04, 8,811.24 and 3,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.04, 8,811.24 and 3,552.44 is: 4,902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.04 : 8,811.24 = 3,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.04/8,811.24 = 3,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.04x = 8,811.24 × 3,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.04x = 31,301,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,301,401.43/6,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.30

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