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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.54, 8,727.78 and 3,671.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.54, 8,727.78 and 3,671.37 is: 5,065.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.54 : 8,727.78 = 3,671.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.54/8,727.78 = 3,671.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.54x = 8,727.78 × 3,671.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.54x = 32,042,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042,923.43/6,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.64

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