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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,447.68, 8,893.96 and 3,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,447.68, 8,893.96 and 3,794.52 is: 5,234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,447.68 : 8,893.96 = 3,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,447.68/8,893.96 = 3,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,447.68x = 8,893.96 × 3,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,447.68x = 33,748,299.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,748,299.61/6,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.18

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