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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.06, 8,729.24 and 3,672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.06, 8,729.24 and 3,672.50 is: 5,067.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.06 : 8,729.24 = 3,672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.06/8,729.24 = 3,672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.06x = 8,729.24 × 3,672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.06x = 32,058,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058,133.90/6,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,067.63

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