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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.17, 8,728.06 and 3,672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.17, 8,728.06 and 3,672.06 is: 5,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.17 : 8,728.06 = 3,672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.17/8,728.06 = 3,672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.17x = 8,728.06 × 3,672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.17x = 32,049,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049,960.00/6,325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,067.05

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