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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.99, 8,844.89 and 3,756.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.99, 8,844.89 and 3,756.78 is: 5,184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.99 : 8,844.89 = 3,756.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.99/8,844.89 = 3,756.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.99x = 8,844.89 × 3,756.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.99x = 33,228,287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,228,287.07/6,408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.64

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