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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.62, 8,794.28 and 3,719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.62, 8,794.28 and 3,719.52 is: 5,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.62 : 8,794.28 = 3,719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.62/8,794.28 = 3,719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.62x = 8,794.28 × 3,719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.62x = 32,710,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,710,437.78/6,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.96

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