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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.58, 8,783.64 and 3,846.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.58, 8,783.64 and 3,846.83 is: 5,308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.58 : 8,783.64 = 3,846.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.58/8,783.64 = 3,846.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.58x = 8,783.64 × 3,846.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.58x = 33,789,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,789,125.94/6,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,308.94

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