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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.27, 8,740.38 and 3,680.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.27, 8,740.38 and 3,680.73 is: 5,080.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.27 : 8,740.38 = 3,680.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.27/8,740.38 = 3,680.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.27x = 8,740.38 × 3,680.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.27x = 32,170,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,170,978.88/6,332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.48

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