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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,395.97, 8,825.67 and 3,741.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,395.97, 8,825.67 and 3,741.51 is: 5,162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,395.97 : 8,825.67 = 3,741.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,395.97/8,825.67 = 3,741.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,395.97x = 8,825.67 × 3,741.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,395.97x = 33,021,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,021,332.56/6,395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.83

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