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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.68, 8,725.68 and 3,965.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.68, 8,725.68 and 3,965.64 is: 5,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.68 : 8,725.68 = 3,965.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.68/8,725.68 = 3,965.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.68x = 8,725.68 × 3,965.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.68x = 34,602,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,602,905.64/6,322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.82

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