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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.24, 8,727.84 and 3,672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.24, 8,727.84 and 3,672.12 is: 5,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.24 : 8,727.84 = 3,672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.24/8,727.84 = 3,672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.24x = 8,727.84 × 3,672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.24x = 32,049,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049,675.82/6,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.95

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