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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.40, 9,162.96 and 3,807.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.40, 9,162.96 and 3,807.78 is: 5,255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.40 : 9,162.96 = 3,807.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.40/9,162.96 = 3,807.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.40x = 9,162.96 × 3,807.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.40x = 34,890,535.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,890,535.83/6,639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.07

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