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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.48, 8,792.08 and 3,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.48, 8,792.08 and 3,852.72 is: 5,317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.48 : 8,792.08 = 3,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.48/8,792.08 = 3,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.48x = 8,792.08 × 3,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.48x = 33,873,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,873,422.46/6,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.25

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