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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.76, 8,729.92 and 3,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.76, 8,729.92 and 3,672.20 is: 5,067.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.76 : 8,729.92 = 3,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.76/8,729.92 = 3,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.76x = 8,729.92 × 3,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.76x = 32,058,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058,012.22/6,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,067.85

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