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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.68, 8,807.88 and 5,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.68, 8,807.88 and 5,211.28 is: 7,197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.68 : 8,807.88 = 5,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.68/8,807.88 = 5,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.68x = 8,807.88 × 5,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.68x = 45,900,328.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,900,328.89/6,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.03

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