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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.35, 8,938.08 and 3,824.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.35, 8,938.08 and 3,824.33 is: 5,277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.35 : 8,938.08 = 3,824.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.35/8,938.08 = 3,824.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.35x = 8,938.08 × 3,824.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.35x = 34,182,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,182,122.80/6,477.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,277.18

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