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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.29, 8,727.80 and 3,669.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.29, 8,727.80 and 3,669.27 is: 5,065.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.29 : 8,727.80 = 3,669.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.29/8,727.80 = 3,669.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.29x = 8,727.80 × 3,669.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.29x = 32,024,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,024,636.36/6,322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.35

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