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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.35, 8,789.68 and 3,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.35, 8,789.68 and 3,716.24 is: 5,128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.35 : 8,789.68 = 3,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.35/8,789.68 = 3,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.35x = 8,789.68 × 3,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.35x = 32,664,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,664,560.40/6,369.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.40

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