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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.66, 8,740.89 and 3,681.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.66, 8,740.89 and 3,681.90 is: 5,081.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.66 : 8,740.89 = 3,681.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.66/8,740.89 = 3,681.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.66x = 8,740.89 × 3,681.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.66x = 32,183,082.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,183,082.89/6,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,081.28

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