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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.29, 8,795.69 and 3,721.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.29, 8,795.69 and 3,721.55 is: 5,136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.29 : 8,795.69 = 3,721.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.29/8,795.69 = 3,721.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.29x = 8,795.69 × 3,721.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.29x = 32,733,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,733,537.53/6,373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.05

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