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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.78, 8,725.43 and 3,528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.78, 8,725.43 and 3,528.28 is: 4,869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.78 : 8,725.43 = 3,528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.78/8,725.43 = 3,528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.78x = 8,725.43 × 3,528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.78x = 30,785,760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,785,760.16/6,322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.02

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