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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,328.93, 8,731.99 and 3,675.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,328.93, 8,731.99 and 3,675.81 is: 5,071.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,328.93 : 8,731.99 = 3,675.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,328.93/8,731.99 = 3,675.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,328.93x = 8,731.99 × 3,675.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,328.93x = 32,097,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,097,117.78/6,328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.49

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