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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.46, 8,767.74 and 3,836.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.46, 8,767.74 and 3,836.98 is: 5,294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.46 : 8,767.74 = 3,836.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.46/8,767.74 = 3,836.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.46x = 8,767.74 × 3,836.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.46x = 33,641,643.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,641,643.03/6,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,294.18

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