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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.71, 8,862.26 and 3,904.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.71, 8,862.26 and 3,904.86 is: 5,387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.71 : 8,862.26 = 3,904.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.71/8,862.26 = 3,904.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.71x = 8,862.26 × 3,904.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.71x = 34,605,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,605,870.41/6,423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.21

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