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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.52, 8,729.42 and 3,670.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.52, 8,729.42 and 3,670.41 is: 5,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.52 : 8,729.42 = 3,670.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.52/8,729.42 = 3,670.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.52x = 8,729.42 × 3,670.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.52x = 32,040,532.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,040,532.11/6,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.88

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