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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,479.94, 8,940.24 and 3,828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,479.94, 8,940.24 and 3,828.24 is: 5,281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,479.94 : 8,940.24 = 3,828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,479.94/8,940.24 = 3,828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,479.94x = 8,940.24 × 3,828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,479.94x = 34,225,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225,384.38/6,479.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.74

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