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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.34, 8,739.42 and 3,680.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.34, 8,739.42 and 3,680.72 is: 5,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.34 : 8,739.42 = 3,680.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.34/8,739.42 = 3,680.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.34x = 8,739.42 × 3,680.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.34x = 32,167,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167,357.98/6,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.05

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