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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,410.95, 8,846.89 and 3,760.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,410.95, 8,846.89 and 3,760.11 is: 5,188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,410.95 : 8,846.89 = 3,760.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,410.95/8,846.89 = 3,760.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,410.95x = 8,846.89 × 3,760.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,410.95x = 33,265,279.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,265,279.56/6,410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.82

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