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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.74, 8,827.48 and 3,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.74, 8,827.48 and 3,564.24 is: 4,918.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.74 : 8,827.48 = 3,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.74/8,827.48 = 3,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.74x = 8,827.48 × 3,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.74x = 31,463,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,463,228.67/6,396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.64

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