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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.87, 8,764.34 and 3,801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.87, 8,764.34 and 3,801.27 is: 5,245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.87 : 8,764.34 = 3,801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.87/8,764.34 = 3,801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.87x = 8,764.34 × 3,801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.87x = 33,315,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,315,622.71/6,350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.84

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