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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.03, 8,799.92 and 3,723.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.03, 8,799.92 and 3,723.27 is: 5,139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.03 : 8,799.92 = 3,723.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.03/8,799.92 = 3,723.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.03x = 8,799.92 × 3,723.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.03x = 32,764,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764,459.52/6,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.50

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