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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.27, 8,755.94 and 3,827.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.27, 8,755.94 and 3,827.82 is: 5,282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.27 : 8,755.94 = 3,827.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.27/8,755.94 = 3,827.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.27x = 8,755.94 × 3,827.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.27x = 33,516,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,516,140.80/6,344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.90

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