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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.03, 8,727.78 and 3,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.03, 8,727.78 and 3,671.28 is: 5,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.03 : 8,727.78 = 3,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.03/8,727.78 = 3,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.03x = 8,727.78 × 3,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.03x = 32,042,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042,077.66/6,324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.72

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