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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.55, 8,847.95 and 3,723.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.55, 8,847.95 and 3,723.29 is: 5,138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.55 : 8,847.95 = 3,723.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.55/8,847.95 = 3,723.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.55x = 8,847.95 × 3,723.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.55x = 32,943,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,943,483.76/6,411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.15

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