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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.63, 8,799.61 and 3,687.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.63, 8,799.61 and 3,687.65 is: 5,088.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.63 : 8,799.61 = 3,687.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.63/8,799.61 = 3,687.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.63x = 8,799.61 × 3,687.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.63x = 32,449,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449,819.38/6,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.87

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