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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.81, 8,798.64 and 3,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.81, 8,798.64 and 3,723.02 is: 5,136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.81 : 8,798.64 = 3,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.81/8,798.64 = 3,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.81x = 8,798.64 × 3,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.81x = 32,757,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,757,512.69/6,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.97

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