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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.58, 8,806.44 and 3,729.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.58, 8,806.44 and 3,729.64 is: 5,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.58 : 8,806.44 = 3,729.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.58/8,806.44 = 3,729.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.58x = 8,806.44 × 3,729.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.58x = 32,844,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,844,850.88/6,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.82

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