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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.27, 8,727.81 and 3,809.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.27, 8,727.81 and 3,809.06 is: 5,255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.27 : 8,727.81 = 3,809.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.27/8,727.81 = 3,809.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.27x = 8,727.81 × 3,809.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.27x = 33,244,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,244,751.96/6,326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.03

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