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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.38, 8,863.94 and 3,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.38, 8,863.94 and 3,771.44 is: 5,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.38 : 8,863.94 = 3,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.38/8,863.94 = 3,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.38x = 8,863.94 × 3,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.38x = 33,429,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,429,817.87/6,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.40

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