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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.65, 8,820.13 and 3,740.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.65, 8,820.13 and 3,740.71 is: 5,161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.65 : 8,820.13 = 3,740.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.65/8,820.13 = 3,740.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.65x = 8,820.13 × 3,740.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.65x = 32,993,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,993,548.49/6,392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.17

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