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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.73, 8,842.16 and 3,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.73, 8,842.16 and 3,755.19 is: 5,182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.73 : 8,842.16 = 3,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.73/8,842.16 = 3,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.73x = 8,842.16 × 3,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.73x = 33,203,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,203,972.03/6,406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.67

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