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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,413.40, 8,850.78 and 4,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,413.40, 8,850.78 and 4,285.20 is: 5,913.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,413.40 : 8,850.78 = 4,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,413.40/8,850.78 = 4,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,413.40x = 8,850.78 × 4,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,413.40x = 37,927,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,927,362.46/6,413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.77

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