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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.76, 8,728.58 and 3,670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.76, 8,728.58 and 3,670.65 is: 5,066.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.76 : 8,728.58 = 3,670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.76/8,728.58 = 3,670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.76x = 8,728.58 × 3,670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.76x = 32,039,543.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,039,543.82/6,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.53

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