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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.84, 9,261.28 and 3,878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.84, 9,261.28 and 3,878.16 is: 5,351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.84 : 9,261.28 = 3,878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.84/9,261.28 = 3,878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.84x = 9,261.28 × 3,878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.84x = 35,916,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,916,725.64/6,711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.25

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