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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.72, 8,740.68 and 3,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.72, 8,740.68 and 3,681.60 is: 5,080.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.72 : 8,740.68 = 3,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.72/8,740.68 = 3,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.72x = 8,740.68 × 3,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.72x = 32,179,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,179,687.49/6,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.69

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