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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.91, 8,803.72 and 3,690.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.91, 8,803.72 and 3,690.68 is: 5,092.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.91 : 8,803.72 = 3,690.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.91/8,803.72 = 3,690.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.91x = 8,803.72 × 3,690.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.91x = 32,491,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,491,673.92/6,379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.81

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