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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.62, 8,722.55 and 3,487.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.62, 8,722.55 and 3,487.95 is: 4,813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.62 : 8,722.55 = 3,487.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.62/8,722.55 = 3,487.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.62x = 8,722.55 × 3,487.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.62x = 30,423,818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,423,818.27/6,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,813.42

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