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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.49, 8,727.06 and 3,669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.49, 8,727.06 and 3,669.38 is: 5,064.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.49 : 8,727.06 = 3,669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.49/8,727.06 = 3,669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.49x = 8,727.06 × 3,669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.49x = 32,022,855.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,855.79/6,322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.92

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