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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.28, 8,747.82 and 3,687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.28, 8,747.82 and 3,687.72 is: 5,087.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.28 : 8,747.82 = 3,687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.28/8,747.82 = 3,687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.28x = 8,747.82 × 3,687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.28x = 32,259,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259,510.77/6,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.22

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