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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.58, 8,798.83 and 3,723.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.58, 8,798.83 and 3,723.84 is: 5,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.58 : 8,798.83 = 3,723.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.58/8,798.83 = 3,723.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.58x = 8,798.83 × 3,723.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.58x = 32,765,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,765,425.80/6,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.21

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