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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.73, 8,756.44 and 3,828.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.73, 8,756.44 and 3,828.06 is: 5,283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.73 : 8,756.44 = 3,828.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.73/8,756.44 = 3,828.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.73x = 8,756.44 × 3,828.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.73x = 33,520,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520,168.14/6,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.15

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