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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.98, 8,729.19 and 3,672.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.98, 8,729.19 and 3,672.87 is: 5,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.98 : 8,729.19 = 3,672.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.98/8,729.19 = 3,672.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.98x = 8,729.19 × 3,672.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.98x = 32,061,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061,139.89/6,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.17

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