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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.67, 8,811.73 and 3,552.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.67, 8,811.73 and 3,552.97 is: 4,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.67 : 8,811.73 = 3,552.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.67/8,811.73 = 3,552.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.67x = 8,811.73 × 3,552.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.67x = 31,307,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,307,812.34/6,385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.82

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