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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.32, 8,722.08 and 3,526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.32, 8,722.08 and 3,526.08 is: 4,866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.32 : 8,722.08 = 3,526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.32/8,722.08 = 3,526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.32x = 8,722.08 × 3,526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.32x = 30,754,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,754,751.85/6,320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.01

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