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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.92, 8,806.55 and 3,730.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.92, 8,806.55 and 3,730.26 is: 5,146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.92 : 8,806.55 = 3,730.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.92/8,806.55 = 3,730.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.92x = 8,806.55 × 3,730.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.92x = 32,850,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,850,721.20/6,382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.66

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