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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.19, 8,731.47 and 3,674.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.19, 8,731.47 and 3,674.71 is: 5,071.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.19 : 8,731.47 = 3,674.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.19/8,731.47 = 3,674.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.19x = 8,731.47 × 3,674.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.19x = 32,085,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,085,620.12/6,327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.07

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