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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.33, 8,869.44 and 3,775.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.33, 8,869.44 and 3,775.03 is: 5,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.33 : 8,869.44 = 3,775.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.33/8,869.44 = 3,775.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.33x = 8,869.44 × 3,775.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.33x = 33,482,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,482,402.08/6,427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.38

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