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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.55, 8,790.53 and 3,717.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.55, 8,790.53 and 3,717.81 is: 5,130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.55 : 8,790.53 = 3,717.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.55/8,790.53 = 3,717.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.55x = 8,790.53 × 3,717.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.55x = 32,681,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,681,520.34/6,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,130.90

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