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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.59, 8,748.78 and 3,825.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.59, 8,748.78 and 3,825.15 is: 5,275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.59 : 8,748.78 = 3,825.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.59/8,748.78 = 3,825.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.59x = 8,748.78 × 3,825.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.59x = 33,465,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,465,395.82/6,343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.47

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