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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.80, 8,755.99 and 3,952.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.80, 8,755.99 and 3,952.73 is: 5,457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.80 : 8,755.99 = 3,952.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.80/8,755.99 = 3,952.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.80x = 8,755.99 × 3,952.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.80x = 34,610,010.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,610,010.69/6,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.44

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