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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.92, 8,792.35 and 3,717.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.92, 8,792.35 and 3,717.77 is: 5,130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.92 : 8,792.35 = 3,717.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.92/8,792.35 = 3,717.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.92x = 8,792.35 × 3,717.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.92x = 32,687,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,687,881.80/6,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,130.79

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