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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.28, 8,789.46 and 3,888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.28, 8,789.46 and 3,888.28 is: 5,363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.28 : 8,789.46 = 3,888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.28/8,789.46 = 3,888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.28x = 8,789.46 × 3,888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.28x = 34,175,881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,175,881.53/6,372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.21

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