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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.96, 8,818.27 and 3,557.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.96, 8,818.27 and 3,557.39 is: 4,909.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.96 : 8,818.27 = 3,557.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.96/8,818.27 = 3,557.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.96x = 8,818.27 × 3,557.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.96x = 31,369,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,369,972.53/6,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.26

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