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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,396.91, 8,829.09 and 4,299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,396.91, 8,829.09 and 4,299.82 is: 5,934.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,396.91 : 8,829.09 = 4,299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,396.91/8,829.09 = 4,299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,396.91x = 8,829.09 × 4,299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,396.91x = 37,963,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,963,475.69/6,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.66

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