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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,406.97, 8,840.95 and 3,753.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,406.97, 8,840.95 and 3,753.89 is: 5,179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,406.97 : 8,840.95 = 3,753.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,406.97/8,840.95 = 3,753.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,406.97x = 8,840.95 × 3,753.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,406.97x = 33,187,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187,890.82/6,406.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.97

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