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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.59, 8,732.08 and 3,533.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.59, 8,732.08 and 3,533.09 is: 4,875.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.59 : 8,732.08 = 3,533.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.59/8,732.08 = 3,533.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.59x = 8,732.08 × 3,533.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.59x = 30,851,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,851,224.53/6,327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.67

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