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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327, 8,731.80 and 3,533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327, 8,731.80 and 3,533.04 is: 4,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327 : 8,731.80 = 3,533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327/8,731.80 = 3,533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327x = 8,731.80 × 3,533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327x = 30,849,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,849,798.67/6,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.90

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