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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.16, 8,815.68 and 3,870.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.16, 8,815.68 and 3,870.78 is: 5,340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.16 : 8,815.68 = 3,870.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.16/8,815.68 = 3,870.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.16x = 8,815.68 × 3,870.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.16x = 34,123,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,123,557.83/6,389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.85

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