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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,400.08, 8,833.32 and 4,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,400.08, 8,833.32 and 4,010.40 is: 5,535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,400.08 : 8,833.32 = 4,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,400.08/8,833.32 = 4,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,400.08x = 8,833.32 × 4,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,400.08x = 35,425,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,425,146.53/6,400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.11

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