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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.69, 8,739.11 and 3,680.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.69, 8,739.11 and 3,680.27 is: 5,078.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.69 : 8,739.11 = 3,680.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.69/8,739.11 = 3,680.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.69x = 8,739.11 × 3,680.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.69x = 32,162,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162,222.26/6,332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.77

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