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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.78, 8,793.42 and 3,719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.78, 8,793.42 and 3,719.02 is: 5,132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.78 : 8,793.42 = 3,719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.78/8,793.42 = 3,719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.78x = 8,793.42 × 3,719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.78x = 32,702,904.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,702,904.85/6,371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.46

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