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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,399.65, 8,833.93 and 3,747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,399.65, 8,833.93 and 3,747.92 is: 5,173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,399.65 : 8,833.93 = 3,747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,399.65/8,833.93 = 3,747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,399.65x = 8,833.93 × 3,747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,399.65x = 33,108,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,108,809.39/6,399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,173.53

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