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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.30, 8,788.73 and 3,715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.30, 8,788.73 and 3,715.14 is: 5,127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.30 : 8,788.73 = 3,715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.30/8,788.73 = 3,715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.30x = 8,788.73 × 3,715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.30x = 32,651,343.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,651,343.80/6,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,127.17

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