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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.57, 8,606.34 and 3,878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.57, 8,606.34 and 3,878.04 is: 5,350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.57 : 8,606.34 = 3,878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.57/8,606.34 = 3,878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.57x = 8,606.34 × 3,878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.57x = 33,375,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,375,730.77/6,237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.76

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