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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.79, 8,730.86 and 3,673.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.79, 8,730.86 and 3,673.62 is: 5,068.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.79 : 8,730.86 = 3,673.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.79/8,730.86 = 3,673.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.79x = 8,730.86 × 3,673.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.79x = 32,073,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,073,843.55/6,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.73

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