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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.27, 8,744.52 and 3,683.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.27, 8,744.52 and 3,683.73 is: 5,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.27 : 8,744.52 = 3,683.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.27/8,744.52 = 3,683.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.27x = 8,744.52 × 3,683.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.27x = 32,212,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,212,450.66/6,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.62

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