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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.65, 8,725.77 and 3,672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.65, 8,725.77 and 3,672.72 is: 5,066.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.65 : 8,725.77 = 3,672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.65/8,725.77 = 3,672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.65x = 8,725.77 × 3,672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.65x = 32,047,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047,309.99/6,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.25

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