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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.32, 8,723.88 and 3,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.32, 8,723.88 and 3,669.84 is: 5,063.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.32 : 8,723.88 = 3,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.32/8,723.88 = 3,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.32x = 8,723.88 × 3,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.32x = 32,015,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,015,243.78/6,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.84

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