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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.32, 8,790.26 and 5,921.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.32, 8,790.26 and 5,921.29 is: 8,168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.32 : 8,790.26 = 5,921.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.32/8,790.26 = 5,921.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.32x = 8,790.26 × 5,921.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.32x = 52,049,660.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,049,660.53/6,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,168.09

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