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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.64, 8,788.41 and 3,716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.64, 8,788.41 and 3,716.16 is: 5,128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.64 : 8,788.41 = 3,716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.64/8,788.41 = 3,716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.64x = 8,788.41 × 3,716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.64x = 32,659,137.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,659,137.71/6,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.12

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