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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.48, 8,731.98 and 3,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.48, 8,731.98 and 3,675 is: 5,071.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.48 : 8,731.98 = 3,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.48/8,731.98 = 3,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.48x = 8,731.98 × 3,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.48x = 32,090,026.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,090,026.50/6,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.53

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