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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.76, 8,775.62 and 3,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.76, 8,775.62 and 3,707 is: 5,115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.76 : 8,775.62 = 3,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.76/8,775.62 = 3,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.76x = 8,775.62 × 3,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.76x = 32,531,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,531,223.34/6,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.97

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