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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,395.23, 8,826.47 and 4,006.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,395.23, 8,826.47 and 4,006.11 is: 5,529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,395.23 : 8,826.47 = 4,006.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,395.23/8,826.47 = 4,006.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,395.23x = 8,826.47 × 4,006.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,395.23x = 35,359,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,359,809.73/6,395.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.09

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