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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.55, 8,722.17 and 3,526.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.55, 8,722.17 and 3,526.05 is: 4,865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.55 : 8,722.17 = 3,526.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.55/8,722.17 = 3,526.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.55x = 8,722.17 × 3,526.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.55x = 30,754,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,754,807.53/6,320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.84

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