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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.50, 8,729.82 and 3,672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.50, 8,729.82 and 3,672.75 is: 5,068.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.50 : 8,729.82 = 3,672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.50/8,729.82 = 3,672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.50x = 8,729.82 × 3,672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.50x = 32,062,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,062,446.41/6,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.76

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