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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.72, 9,493.71 and 3,559.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.72, 9,493.71 and 3,559.80 is: 5,340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.72 : 9,493.71 = 3,559.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.72/9,493.71 = 3,559.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.72x = 9,493.71 × 3,559.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.72x = 33,795,677.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,795,677.71/6,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.89

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