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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,413.55, 8,852.72 and 3,762.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,413.55, 8,852.72 and 3,762.03 is: 5,192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,413.55 : 8,852.72 = 3,762.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,413.55/8,852.72 = 3,762.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,413.55x = 8,852.72 × 3,762.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,413.55x = 33,304,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,304,179.41/6,413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.78

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