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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,395.37, 8,823.26 and 3,875.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,395.37, 8,823.26 and 3,875.66 is: 5,346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,395.37 : 8,823.26 = 3,875.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,395.37/8,823.26 = 3,875.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,395.37x = 8,823.26 × 3,875.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,395.37x = 34,195,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,195,955.85/6,395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.99

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