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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,395.67, 8,823.59 and 3,876.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,395.67, 8,823.59 and 3,876.86 is: 5,348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,395.67 : 8,823.59 = 3,876.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,395.67/8,823.59 = 3,876.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,395.67x = 8,823.59 × 3,876.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,395.67x = 34,207,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,207,801.61/6,395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.59

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