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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.52, 8,794.26 and 3,720.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.52, 8,794.26 and 3,720.04 is: 5,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.52 : 8,794.26 = 3,720.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.52/8,794.26 = 3,720.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.52x = 8,794.26 × 3,720.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.52x = 32,714,998.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,714,998.97/6,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.76

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