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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.50, 8,870.68 and 3,633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.50, 8,870.68 and 3,633.18 is: 5,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.50 : 8,870.68 = 3,633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.50/8,870.68 = 3,633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.50x = 8,870.68 × 3,633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.50x = 32,228,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,228,777.16/6,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.20

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