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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.67, 8,750.97 and 3,789.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.67, 8,750.97 and 3,789.36 is: 5,229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.67 : 8,750.97 = 3,789.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.67/8,750.97 = 3,789.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.67x = 8,750.97 × 3,789.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.67x = 33,160,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,160,575.68/6,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.00

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