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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.74, 8,778.27 and 3,841.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.74, 8,778.27 and 3,841.45 is: 5,302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.74 : 8,778.27 = 3,841.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.74/8,778.27 = 3,841.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.74x = 8,778.27 × 3,841.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.74x = 33,721,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,721,285.29/6,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,302.31

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