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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.02, 8,730.90 and 3,809.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.02, 8,730.90 and 3,809.94 is: 5,257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.02 : 8,730.90 = 3,809.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.02/8,730.90 = 3,809.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.02x = 8,730.90 × 3,809.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.02x = 33,264,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,264,186.10/6,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.48

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