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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.59, 8,795.08 and 3,721.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.59, 8,795.08 and 3,721.24 is: 5,135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.59 : 8,795.08 = 3,721.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.59/8,795.08 = 3,721.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.59x = 8,795.08 × 3,721.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.59x = 32,728,619.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,728,619.14/6,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.04

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