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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.53, 8,792.72 and 3,577.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.53, 8,792.72 and 3,577.03 is: 4,936.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.53 : 8,792.72 = 3,577.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.53/8,792.72 = 3,577.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.53x = 8,792.72 × 3,577.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.53x = 31,451,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,451,823.22/6,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.31

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