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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.58, 8,726.88 and 3,669.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.58, 8,726.88 and 3,669.45 is: 5,064.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.58 : 8,726.88 = 3,669.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.58/8,726.88 = 3,669.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.58x = 8,726.88 × 3,669.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.58x = 32,022,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,849.82/6,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.84

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