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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.66, 8,729.91 and 3,673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.66, 8,729.91 and 3,673.90 is: 5,070.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.66 : 8,729.91 = 3,673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.66/8,729.91 = 3,673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.66x = 8,729.91 × 3,673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.66x = 32,072,816.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,072,816.35/6,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.27

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