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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.60, 8,815.57 and 3,555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.60, 8,815.57 and 3,555.53 is: 4,906.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.60 : 8,815.57 = 3,555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.60/8,815.57 = 3,555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.60x = 8,815.57 × 3,555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.60x = 31,343,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,343,961.75/6,388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.24

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