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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.15, 8,741.99 and 3,682.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.15, 8,741.99 and 3,682.69 is: 5,081.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.15 : 8,741.99 = 3,682.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.15/8,741.99 = 3,682.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.15x = 8,741.99 × 3,682.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.15x = 32,194,026.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,194,026.50/6,335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,081.81

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