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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.77, 8,725.86 and 3,670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.77, 8,725.86 and 3,670.47 is: 5,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.77 : 8,725.86 = 3,670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.77/8,725.86 = 3,670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.77x = 8,725.86 × 3,670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.77x = 32,028,007.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,028,007.35/6,322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.50

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