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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.28, 8,792.82 and 3,719.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.28, 8,792.82 and 3,719.34 is: 5,132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.28 : 8,792.82 = 3,719.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.28/8,792.82 = 3,719.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.28x = 8,792.82 × 3,719.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.28x = 32,703,487.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,703,487.14/6,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.95

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