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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.02, 8,803.28 and 3,987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.02, 8,803.28 and 3,987.02 is: 5,504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.02 : 8,803.28 = 3,987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.02/8,803.28 = 3,987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.02x = 8,803.28 × 3,987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.02x = 35,098,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098,885.40/6,376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.83

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