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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.17, 8,730.14 and 3,673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.17, 8,730.14 and 3,673.16 is: 5,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.17 : 8,730.14 = 3,673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.17/8,730.14 = 3,673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.17x = 8,730.14 × 3,673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.17x = 32,067,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,067,204.50/6,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.17

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