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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.44, 8,789.75 and 3,717.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.44, 8,789.75 and 3,717.26 is: 5,129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.44 : 8,789.75 = 3,717.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.44/8,789.75 = 3,717.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.44x = 8,789.75 × 3,717.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.44x = 32,673,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,673,770.45/6,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.78

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