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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.84, 8,729.71 and 3,672.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.84, 8,729.71 and 3,672.88 is: 5,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.84 : 8,729.71 = 3,672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.84/8,729.71 = 3,672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.84x = 8,729.71 × 3,672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.84x = 32,063,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063,146.26/6,326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,067.80

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