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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.77, 8,289.29 and 3,884.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.77, 8,289.29 and 3,884.43 is: 5,363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.77 : 8,289.29 = 3,884.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.77/8,289.29 = 3,884.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.77x = 8,289.29 × 3,884.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.77x = 32,199,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199,207.55/6,003.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.17

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