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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.39, 8,841.97 and 3,574.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.39, 8,841.97 and 3,574.57 is: 4,932.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.39 : 8,841.97 = 3,574.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.39/8,841.97 = 3,574.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.39x = 8,841.97 × 3,574.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.39x = 31,606,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,606,240.70/6,407.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.78

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