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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.22, 8,845.84 and 3,577.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.22, 8,845.84 and 3,577.71 is: 4,937.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.22 : 8,845.84 = 3,577.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.22/8,845.84 = 3,577.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.22x = 8,845.84 × 3,577.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.22x = 31,647,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,647,850.23/6,410.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,937.09

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