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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.55, 8,791.82 and 3,851.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.55, 8,791.82 and 3,851.67 is: 5,316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.55 : 8,791.82 = 3,851.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.55/8,791.82 = 3,851.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.55x = 8,791.82 × 3,851.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.55x = 33,863,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,863,189.34/6,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.42

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