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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.83, 8,808.44 and 3,730.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.83, 8,808.44 and 3,730.35 is: 5,147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.83 : 8,808.44 = 3,730.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.83/8,808.44 = 3,730.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.83x = 8,808.44 × 3,730.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.83x = 32,858,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858,545.50/6,382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.96

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