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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.23, 8,725.41 and 3,669.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.23, 8,725.41 and 3,669.06 is: 5,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.23 : 8,725.41 = 3,669.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.23/8,725.41 = 3,669.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.23x = 8,725.41 × 3,669.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.23x = 32,014,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,052.81/6,322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.73

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