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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.94, 8,806.98 and 3,730.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.94, 8,806.98 and 3,730.18 is: 5,145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.94 : 8,806.98 = 3,730.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.94/8,806.98 = 3,730.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.94x = 8,806.98 × 3,730.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.94x = 32,851,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,851,620.66/6,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.98

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