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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.58, 8,725.50 and 3,668.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.58, 8,725.50 and 3,668.45 is: 5,063.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.58 : 8,725.50 = 3,668.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.58/8,725.50 = 3,668.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.58x = 8,725.50 × 3,668.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.58x = 32,009,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,009,016.85/6,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.45

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