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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,426.62, 8,869.87 and 3,738.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,426.62, 8,869.87 and 3,738.67 is: 5,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,426.62 : 8,869.87 = 3,738.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,426.62/8,869.87 = 3,738.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,426.62x = 8,869.87 × 3,738.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,426.62x = 33,161,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,161,516.87/6,426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.02

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