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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.77, 8,727.12 and 3,808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.77, 8,727.12 and 3,808.56 is: 5,254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.77 : 8,727.12 = 3,808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.77/8,727.12 = 3,808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.77x = 8,727.12 × 3,808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.77x = 33,237,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,237,760.15/6,325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.34

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