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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.56, 8,799.76 and 3,687.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.56, 8,799.76 and 3,687.76 is: 5,089.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.56 : 8,799.76 = 3,687.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.56/8,799.76 = 3,687.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.56x = 8,799.76 × 3,687.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.56x = 32,451,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,451,402.94/6,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.17

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