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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.93, 8,722.72 and 3,488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.93, 8,722.72 and 3,488.27 is: 4,813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.93 : 8,722.72 = 3,488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.93/8,722.72 = 3,488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.93x = 8,722.72 × 3,488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.93x = 30,427,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,427,150.16/6,320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,813.72

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