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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.46, 8,725.50 and 3,669.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.46, 8,725.50 and 3,669.90 is: 5,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.46 : 8,725.50 = 3,669.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.46/8,725.50 = 3,669.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.46x = 8,725.50 × 3,669.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.46x = 32,021,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021,712.45/6,323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.95

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