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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,440.46, 8,887.98 and 3,787.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,440.46, 8,887.98 and 3,787.98 is: 5,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,440.46 : 8,887.98 = 3,787.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,440.46/8,887.98 = 3,787.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,440.46x = 8,887.98 × 3,787.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,440.46x = 33,667,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,667,490.48/6,440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.50

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