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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,335.83, 8,744.63 and 3,683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,335.83, 8,744.63 and 3,683.62 is: 5,084.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,335.83 : 8,744.63 = 3,683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,335.83/8,744.63 = 3,683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,335.83x = 8,744.63 × 3,683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,335.83x = 32,211,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,211,831.82/6,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.08

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