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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.76, 8,505.27 and 3,775.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.76, 8,505.27 and 3,775.86 is: 5,209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.76 : 8,505.27 = 3,775.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.76/8,505.27 = 3,775.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.76x = 8,505.27 × 3,775.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.76x = 32,114,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,114,708.78/6,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.40

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