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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.79, 8,783.24 and 3,711.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.79, 8,783.24 and 3,711.69 is: 5,121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.79 : 8,783.24 = 3,711.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.79/8,783.24 = 3,711.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.79x = 8,783.24 × 3,711.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.79x = 32,600,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,600,645.52/6,365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.23

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