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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.66, 8,722.34 and 3,667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.66, 8,722.34 and 3,667.90 is: 5,061.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.66 : 8,722.34 = 3,667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.66/8,722.34 = 3,667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.66x = 8,722.34 × 3,667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.66x = 31,992,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,992,670.89/6,320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.60

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