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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.69, 8,738.52 and 3,680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.69, 8,738.52 and 3,680.25 is: 5,078.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.69 : 8,738.52 = 3,680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.69/8,738.52 = 3,680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.69x = 8,738.52 × 3,680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.69x = 32,159,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159,891.66/6,332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.39

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