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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.42, 8,726.79 and 3,671.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.42, 8,726.79 and 3,671.02 is: 5,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.42 : 8,726.79 = 3,671.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.42/8,726.79 = 3,671.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.42x = 8,726.79 × 3,671.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.42x = 32,036,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,036,220.63/6,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,067.08

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