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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.70, 8,805.92 and 3,991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.70, 8,805.92 and 3,991.04 is: 5,506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.70 : 8,805.92 = 3,991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.70/8,805.92 = 3,991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.70x = 8,805.92 × 3,991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.70x = 35,144,778.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,144,778.96/6,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.26

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