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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.08, 8,728.73 and 3,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.08, 8,728.73 and 3,671.52 is: 5,066.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.08 : 8,728.73 = 3,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.08/8,728.73 = 3,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.08x = 8,728.73 × 3,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.08x = 32,047,706.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047,706.77/6,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.77

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