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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.44, 8,795.56 and 3,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.44, 8,795.56 and 3,984 is: 5,496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.44 : 8,795.56 = 3,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.44/8,795.56 = 3,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.44x = 8,795.56 × 3,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.44x = 35,041,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,041,511.04/6,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.33

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