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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.21, 8,729.94 and 3,672.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.21, 8,729.94 and 3,672.73 is: 5,069.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.21 : 8,729.94 = 3,672.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.21/8,729.94 = 3,672.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.21x = 8,729.94 × 3,672.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.21x = 32,062,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,062,712.54/6,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,069.04

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