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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.57, 8,854.20 and 3,761.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.57, 8,854.20 and 3,761.91 is: 5,192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.57 : 8,854.20 = 3,761.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.57/8,854.20 = 3,761.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.57x = 8,854.20 × 3,761.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.57x = 33,308,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,308,703.52/6,414.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.66

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