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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.02, 8,731.49 and 3,671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.02, 8,731.49 and 3,671.91 is: 5,068.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.02 : 8,731.49 = 3,671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.02/8,731.49 = 3,671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.02x = 8,731.49 × 3,671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.02x = 32,061,227.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061,227.09/6,325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.95

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