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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.63, 8,721.81 and 3,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.63, 8,721.81 and 3,667.52 is: 5,060.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.63 : 8,721.81 = 3,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.63/8,721.81 = 3,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.63x = 8,721.81 × 3,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.63x = 31,987,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,987,412.61/6,320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.80

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