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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.27, 8,727.89 and 3,672.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.27, 8,727.89 and 3,672.21 is: 5,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.27 : 8,727.89 = 3,672.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.27/8,727.89 = 3,672.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.27x = 8,727.89 × 3,672.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.27x = 32,050,659.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,050,659.31/6,325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,067.08

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