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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.08, 8,823.48 and 3,740.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.08, 8,823.48 and 3,740.34 is: 5,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.08 : 8,823.48 = 3,740.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.08/8,823.48 = 3,740.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.08x = 8,823.48 × 3,740.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.08x = 33,002,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,002,796.48/6,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.08

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