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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.65, 8,777.88 and 3,843.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.65, 8,777.88 and 3,843.21 is: 5,303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.65 : 8,777.88 = 3,843.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.65/8,777.88 = 3,843.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.65x = 8,777.88 × 3,843.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.65x = 33,735,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,735,236.19/6,360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.74

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