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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.44, 8,727.72 and 3,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.44, 8,727.72 and 3,671.96 is: 5,067.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.44 : 8,727.72 = 3,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.44/8,727.72 = 3,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.44x = 8,727.72 × 3,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.44x = 32,047,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047,838.73/6,324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,067.30

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