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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,417.23, 8,855.84 and 3,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,417.23, 8,855.84 and 3,764.68 is: 5,195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,417.23 : 8,855.84 = 3,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,417.23/8,855.84 = 3,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,417.23x = 8,855.84 × 3,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,417.23x = 33,339,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,339,403.73/6,417.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.30

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