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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.26, 8,729.36 and 3,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.26, 8,729.36 and 3,672.60 is: 5,068.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.26 : 8,729.36 = 3,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.26/8,729.36 = 3,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.26x = 8,729.36 × 3,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.26x = 32,059,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,429.17/6,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.48

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