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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,394.48, 8,827.44 and 3,741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,394.48, 8,827.44 and 3,741.04 is: 5,164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,394.48 : 8,827.44 = 3,741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,394.48/8,827.44 = 3,741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,394.48x = 8,827.44 × 3,741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,394.48x = 33,023,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,023,806.14/6,394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.42

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