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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.72, 8,743.34 and 3,683.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.72, 8,743.34 and 3,683.27 is: 5,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.72 : 8,743.34 = 3,683.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.72/8,743.34 = 3,683.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.72x = 8,743.34 × 3,683.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.72x = 32,204,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,204,112.99/6,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.95

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