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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.58, 8,727.94 and 4,085.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.58, 8,727.94 and 4,085.54 is: 5,639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.58 : 8,727.94 = 4,085.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.58/8,727.94 = 4,085.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.58x = 8,727.94 × 4,085.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.58x = 35,658,347.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,658,347.99/6,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.84

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