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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.72, 8,744.72 and 3,684.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.72, 8,744.72 and 3,684.27 is: 5,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.72 : 8,744.72 = 3,684.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.72/8,744.72 = 3,684.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.72x = 8,744.72 × 3,684.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.72x = 32,217,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,217,909.55/6,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.32

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