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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,421.76, 8,862.04 and 3,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,421.76, 8,862.04 and 3,627.28 is: 5,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,421.76 : 8,862.04 = 3,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,421.76/8,862.04 = 3,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,421.76x = 8,862.04 × 3,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,421.76x = 32,145,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145,100.45/6,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.65

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