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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.17, 8,729.44 and 3,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.17, 8,729.44 and 3,673.06 is: 5,068.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.17 : 8,729.44 = 3,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.17/8,729.44 = 3,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.17x = 8,729.44 × 3,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.17x = 32,063,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063,756.89/6,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.43

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