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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.17, 8,726.69 and 3,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.17, 8,726.69 and 3,671.06 is: 5,065.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.17 : 8,726.69 = 3,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.17/8,726.69 = 3,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.17x = 8,726.69 × 3,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.17x = 32,036,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,036,140.60/6,324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.67

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