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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.61, 8,759.97 and 3,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.61, 8,759.97 and 3,925.44 is: 5,417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.61 : 8,759.97 = 3,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.61/8,759.97 = 3,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.61x = 8,759.97 × 3,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.61x = 34,386,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,386,736.64/6,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,417.27

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