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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.73, 8,731.96 and 3,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.73, 8,731.96 and 3,675.68 is: 5,073.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.73 : 8,731.96 = 3,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.73/8,731.96 = 3,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.73x = 8,731.96 × 3,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.73x = 32,095,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,095,877.52/6,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.06

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