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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.63, 8,805.35 and 3,728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.63, 8,805.35 and 3,728.52 is: 5,144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.63 : 8,805.35 = 3,728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.63/8,805.35 = 3,728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.63x = 8,805.35 × 3,728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.63x = 32,830,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,830,923.58/6,381.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.60

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