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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.37, 6,507.80 and 3,682.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.37, 6,507.80 and 3,682.47 is: 5,521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.37 : 6,507.80 = 3,682.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.37/6,507.80 = 3,682.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.37x = 6,507.80 × 3,682.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.37x = 23,964,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,964,759.85/4,340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.36

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