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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.76, 8,725.78 and 3,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.76, 8,725.78 and 3,669.20 is: 5,063.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.76 : 8,725.78 = 3,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.76/8,725.78 = 3,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.76x = 8,725.78 × 3,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.76x = 32,016,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,016,631.98/6,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.71

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