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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.59, 8,800.02 and 3,689.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.59, 8,800.02 and 3,689.07 is: 5,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.59 : 8,800.02 = 3,689.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.59/8,800.02 = 3,689.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.59x = 8,800.02 × 3,689.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.59x = 32,463,889.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,463,889.78/6,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.31

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