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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,409.84, 8,845.08 and 3,756.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,409.84, 8,845.08 and 3,756.88 is: 5,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,409.84 : 8,845.08 = 3,756.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,409.84/8,845.08 = 3,756.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,409.84x = 8,845.08 × 3,756.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,409.84x = 33,229,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,229,904.15/6,409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.20

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