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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.26, 9,209.90 and 3,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.26, 9,209.90 and 3,878.76 is: 5,353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.26 : 9,209.90 = 3,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.26/9,209.90 = 3,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.26x = 9,209.90 × 3,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.26x = 35,722,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722,991.72/6,673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.15

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