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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.94, 8,725.93 and 3,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.94, 8,725.93 and 3,528.44 is: 4,869.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.94 : 8,725.93 = 3,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.94/8,725.93 = 3,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.94x = 8,725.93 × 3,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.94x = 30,788,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,788,920.45/6,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.40

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