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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.33, 8,731.68 and 3,676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.33, 8,731.68 and 3,676.29 is: 5,073.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.33 : 8,731.68 = 3,676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.33/8,731.68 = 3,676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.33x = 8,731.68 × 3,676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.33x = 32,100,187.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,100,187.87/6,327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.26

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