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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,340.09, 8,751.65 and 3,822.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,340.09, 8,751.65 and 3,822.29 is: 5,276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,340.09 : 8,751.65 = 3,822.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,340.09/8,751.65 = 3,822.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,340.09x = 8,751.65 × 3,822.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,340.09x = 33,451,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,451,344.28/6,340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.16

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