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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.28, 8,827.80 and 3,744.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.28, 8,827.80 and 3,744.52 is: 5,167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.28 : 8,827.80 = 3,744.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.28/8,827.80 = 3,744.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.28x = 8,827.80 × 3,744.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.28x = 33,055,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,055,873.66/6,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.98

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