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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.97, 8,735.97 and 3,677.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.97, 8,735.97 and 3,677.22 is: 5,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.97 : 8,735.97 = 3,677.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.97/8,735.97 = 3,677.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.97x = 8,735.97 × 3,677.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.97x = 32,124,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,124,083.60/6,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.92

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