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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.03, 9,468.70 and 3,721.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.03, 9,468.70 and 3,721.55 is: 5,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.03 : 9,468.70 = 3,721.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.03/9,468.70 = 3,721.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.03x = 9,468.70 × 3,721.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.03x = 35,238,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,238,221.88/6,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.64

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