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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.16, 8,797.74 and 3,723.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.16, 8,797.74 and 3,723.07 is: 5,137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.16 : 8,797.74 = 3,723.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.16/8,797.74 = 3,723.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.16x = 8,797.74 × 3,723.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.16x = 32,754,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,754,601.86/6,375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.85

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