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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.25, 8,806.31 and 3,863.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.25, 8,806.31 and 3,863.82 is: 5,332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.25 : 8,806.31 = 3,863.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.25/8,806.31 = 3,863.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.25x = 8,806.31 × 3,863.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.25x = 34,025,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025,996.70/6,381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.18

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