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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.62, 8,843.56 and 3,754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.62, 8,843.56 and 3,754.04 is: 5,182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.62 : 8,843.56 = 3,754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.62/8,843.56 = 3,754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.62x = 8,843.56 × 3,754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.62x = 33,199,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,199,077.98/6,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.00

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