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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,429.92, 8,881.44 and 4,753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,429.92, 8,881.44 and 4,753.76 is: 6,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,429.92 : 8,881.44 = 4,753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,429.92/8,881.44 = 4,753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,429.92x = 8,881.44 × 4,753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,429.92x = 42,220,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,220,234.21/6,429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.21

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