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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.83, 9,546.28 and 3,408.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.83, 9,546.28 and 3,408.86 is: 5,102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.83 : 9,546.28 = 3,408.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.83/9,546.28 = 3,408.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.83x = 9,546.28 × 3,408.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.83x = 32,541,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541,947.38/6,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.36

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