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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,428.13, 8,870.88 and 3,775.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,428.13, 8,870.88 and 3,775.59 is: 5,210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,428.13 : 8,870.88 = 3,775.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,428.13/8,870.88 = 3,775.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,428.13x = 8,870.88 × 3,775.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,428.13x = 33,492,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,492,805.82/6,428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.35

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