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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.52, 8,795.04 and 3,720.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.52, 8,795.04 and 3,720.52 is: 5,134.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.52 : 8,795.04 = 3,720.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.52/8,795.04 = 3,720.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.52x = 8,795.04 × 3,720.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.52x = 32,722,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,722,122.22/6,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.07

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