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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.64, 8,804.84 and 3,727.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.64, 8,804.84 and 3,727.89 is: 5,144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.64 : 8,804.84 = 3,727.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.64/8,804.84 = 3,727.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.64x = 8,804.84 × 3,727.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.64x = 32,823,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,823,456.35/6,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.23

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