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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.54, 8,818.84 and 3,557.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.54, 8,818.84 and 3,557.88 is: 4,909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.54 : 8,818.84 = 3,557.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.54/8,818.84 = 3,557.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.54x = 8,818.84 × 3,557.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.54x = 31,376,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,376,374.46/6,390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.82

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