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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.35, 8,795.70 and 3,719.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.35, 8,795.70 and 3,719.79 is: 5,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.35 : 8,795.70 = 3,719.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.35/8,795.70 = 3,719.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.35x = 8,795.70 × 3,719.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.35x = 32,718,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,718,156.90/6,373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.59

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