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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.25, 8,729.64 and 3,674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.25, 8,729.64 and 3,674.14 is: 5,069.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.25 : 8,729.64 = 3,674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.25/8,729.64 = 3,674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.25x = 8,729.64 × 3,674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.25x = 32,073,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,073,897.69/6,327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,069.17

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