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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.78, 8,865.57 and 3,629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.78, 8,865.57 and 3,629.28 is: 5,008.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.78 : 8,865.57 = 3,629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.78/8,865.57 = 3,629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.78x = 8,865.57 × 3,629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.78x = 32,175,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175,635.89/6,423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.83

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