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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.70, 8,744.02 and 3,683.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.70, 8,744.02 and 3,683.11 is: 5,083.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.70 : 8,744.02 = 3,683.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.70/8,744.02 = 3,683.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.70x = 8,744.02 × 3,683.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.70x = 32,205,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205,187.50/6,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.13

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