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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.83, 8,726.75 and 4,087.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.83, 8,726.75 and 4,087.35 is: 5,636.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.83 : 8,726.75 = 4,087.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.83/8,726.75 = 4,087.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.83x = 8,726.75 × 4,087.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.83x = 35,669,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,669,276.50/6,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.89

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