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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.60, 8,804.72 and 3,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.60, 8,804.72 and 3,727.72 is: 5,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.60 : 8,804.72 = 3,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.60/8,804.72 = 3,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.60x = 8,804.72 × 3,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.60x = 32,821,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,821,468.18/6,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.95

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