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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.77, 8,802.35 and 3,725.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.77, 8,802.35 and 3,725.03 is: 5,141.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.77 : 8,802.35 = 3,725.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.77/8,802.35 = 3,725.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.77x = 8,802.35 × 3,725.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.77x = 32,789,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,789,021.20/6,376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,141.95

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