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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,334.93, 8,741.28 and 3,977.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,334.93, 8,741.28 and 3,977.83 is: 5,488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,334.93 : 8,741.28 = 3,977.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,334.93/8,741.28 = 3,977.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,334.93x = 8,741.28 × 3,977.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,334.93x = 34,771,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,771,325.82/6,334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.83

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