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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.04, 8,728.89 and 3,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.04, 8,728.89 and 3,673.28 is: 5,069.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.04 : 8,728.89 = 3,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.04/8,728.89 = 3,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.04x = 8,728.89 × 3,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.04x = 32,063,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063,657.06/6,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,069.32

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