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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.67, 8,728.73 and 3,967.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.67, 8,728.73 and 3,967.57 is: 5,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.67 : 8,728.73 = 3,967.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.67/8,728.73 = 3,967.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.67x = 8,728.73 × 3,967.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.67x = 34,631,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,631,847.29/6,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.68

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