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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.97, 8,805.08 and 3,863.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.97, 8,805.08 and 3,863.27 is: 5,330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.97 : 8,805.08 = 3,863.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.97/8,805.08 = 3,863.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.97x = 8,805.08 × 3,863.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.97x = 34,016,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,016,401.41/6,381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.08

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