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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.99, 8,739.42 and 3,680.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.99, 8,739.42 and 3,680.42 is: 5,078.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.99 : 8,739.42 = 3,680.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.99/8,739.42 = 3,680.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.99x = 8,739.42 × 3,680.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.99x = 32,164,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,164,736.16/6,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.92

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