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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.62, 8,844.94 and 3,755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.62, 8,844.94 and 3,755.04 is: 5,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.62 : 8,844.94 = 3,755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.62/8,844.94 = 3,755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.62x = 8,844.94 × 3,755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.62x = 33,213,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,213,103.50/6,407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.38

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