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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.18, 8,731.43 and 3,674.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.18, 8,731.43 and 3,674.59 is: 5,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.18 : 8,731.43 = 3,674.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.18/8,731.43 = 3,674.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.18x = 8,731.43 × 3,674.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.18x = 32,084,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,084,388.12/6,327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.88

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