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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.08, 8,790.36 and 3,717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.08, 8,790.36 and 3,717.30 is: 5,129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.08 : 8,790.36 = 3,717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.08/8,790.36 = 3,717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.08x = 8,790.36 × 3,717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.08x = 32,676,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,676,405.23/6,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.67

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