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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.58, 8,709.80 and 3,794.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.58, 8,709.80 and 3,794.19 is: 5,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.58 : 8,709.80 = 3,794.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.58/8,709.80 = 3,794.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.58x = 8,709.80 × 3,794.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.58x = 33,046,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,046,665.44/6,312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.05

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