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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.70, 8,744.86 and 3,684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.70, 8,744.86 and 3,684.96 is: 5,085.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.70 : 8,744.86 = 3,684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.70/8,744.86 = 3,684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.70x = 8,744.86 × 3,684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.70x = 32,224,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,224,463.91/6,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.37

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