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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.04, 8,870.96 and 3,634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.04, 8,870.96 and 3,634.08 is: 5,015.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.04 : 8,870.96 = 3,634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.04/8,870.96 = 3,634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.04x = 8,870.96 × 3,634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.04x = 32,237,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,237,778.32/6,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.96

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