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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.80, 9,477.32 and 3,727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.80, 9,477.32 and 3,727.32 is: 5,584.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.80 : 9,477.32 = 3,727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.80/9,477.32 = 3,727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.80x = 9,477.32 × 3,727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.80x = 35,325,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,325,004.38/6,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.27

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