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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.73, 8,716.59 and 4,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.73, 8,716.59 and 4,410.72 is: 6,076.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.73 : 8,716.59 = 4,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.73/8,716.59 = 4,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.73x = 8,716.59 × 4,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.73x = 38,446,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,446,437.84/6,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.83

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