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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,447.78, 8,897.70 and 3,795.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,447.78, 8,897.70 and 3,795.36 is: 5,237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,447.78 : 8,897.70 = 3,795.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,447.78/8,897.70 = 3,795.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,447.78x = 8,897.70 × 3,795.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,447.78x = 33,769,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,769,974.67/6,447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.46

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