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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.55, 8,739.36 and 3,682.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.55, 8,739.36 and 3,682.53 is: 5,079.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.55 : 8,739.36 = 3,682.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.55/8,739.36 = 3,682.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.55x = 8,739.36 × 3,682.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.55x = 32,182,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,182,955.38/6,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.74

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