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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.06, 8,724.33 and 3,670.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.06, 8,724.33 and 3,670.01 is: 5,063.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.06 : 8,724.33 = 3,670.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.06/8,724.33 = 3,670.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.06x = 8,724.33 × 3,670.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.06x = 32,018,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,018,378.34/6,323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.75

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