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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.63, 8,725.21 and 3,670.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.63, 8,725.21 and 3,670.15 is: 5,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.63 : 8,725.21 = 3,670.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.63/8,725.21 = 3,670.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.63x = 8,725.21 × 3,670.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.63x = 32,022,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,829.48/6,322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.80

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