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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,871.29, 9,481.80 and 3,886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,871.29, 9,481.80 and 3,886.44 is: 5,362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,871.29 : 9,481.80 = 3,886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,871.29/9,481.80 = 3,886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,871.29x = 9,481.80 × 3,886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,871.29x = 36,850,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,850,399.38/6,871.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.96

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