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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.21, 8,792.72 and 3,853.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.21, 8,792.72 and 3,853.43 is: 5,318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.21 : 8,792.72 = 3,853.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.21/8,792.72 = 3,853.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.21x = 8,792.72 × 3,853.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.21x = 33,882,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,882,131.03/6,371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,318.01

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