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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.96, 8,777.08 and 3,707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.96, 8,777.08 and 3,707.22 is: 5,116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.96 : 8,777.08 = 3,707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.96/8,777.08 = 3,707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.96x = 8,777.08 × 3,707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.96x = 32,538,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,538,566.52/6,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.16

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