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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.59, 8,843.31 and 3,757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.59, 8,843.31 and 3,757.27 is: 5,185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.59 : 8,843.31 = 3,757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.59/8,843.31 = 3,757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.59x = 8,843.31 × 3,757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.59x = 33,226,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,226,703.36/6,407.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.52

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