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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.76, 8,873.19 and 3,775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.76, 8,873.19 and 3,775.34 is: 5,211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.76 : 8,873.19 = 3,775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.76/8,873.19 = 3,775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.76x = 8,873.19 × 3,775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.76x = 33,499,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,499,245.89/6,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.65

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