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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.84, 8,842.32 and 3,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.84, 8,842.32 and 3,754.88 is: 5,181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.84 : 8,842.32 = 3,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.84/8,842.32 = 3,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.84x = 8,842.32 × 3,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.84x = 33,201,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,201,850.52/6,407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.44

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