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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.38, 8,796.42 and 3,823.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.38, 8,796.42 and 3,823.54 is: 5,275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.38 : 8,796.42 = 3,823.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.38/8,796.42 = 3,823.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.38x = 8,796.42 × 3,823.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.38x = 33,633,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,633,463.73/6,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.52

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