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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.64, 8,809.62 and 3,866.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.64, 8,809.62 and 3,866.22 is: 5,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.64 : 8,809.62 = 3,866.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.64/8,809.62 = 3,866.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.64x = 8,809.62 × 3,866.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.64x = 34,059,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,059,929.04/6,383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.50

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