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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,376.95, 8,800.29 and 3,723.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,376.95, 8,800.29 and 3,723.93 is: 5,139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,376.95 : 8,800.29 = 3,723.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,376.95/8,800.29 = 3,723.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,376.95x = 8,800.29 × 3,723.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,376.95x = 32,771,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,771,663.94/6,376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.08

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