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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.33, 8,802.19 and 3,988.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.33, 8,802.19 and 3,988.90 is: 5,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.33 : 8,802.19 = 3,988.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.33/8,802.19 = 3,988.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.33x = 8,802.19 × 3,988.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.33x = 35,111,011.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,111,011.68/6,375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.32

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