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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.58, 8,797.66 and 3,724.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.58, 8,797.66 and 3,724.53 is: 5,139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.58 : 8,797.66 = 3,724.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.58/8,797.66 = 3,724.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.58x = 8,797.66 × 3,724.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.58x = 32,767,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,767,148.60/6,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.48

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