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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.43, 8,721.48 and 3,667.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.43, 8,721.48 and 3,667.33 is: 5,060.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.43 : 8,721.48 = 3,667.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.43/8,721.48 = 3,667.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.43x = 8,721.48 × 3,667.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.43x = 31,984,545.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,984,545.25/6,320.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.50

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