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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.46, 8,726.32 and 3,490.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.46, 8,726.32 and 3,490.83 is: 4,817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.46 : 8,726.32 = 3,490.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.46/8,726.32 = 3,490.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.46x = 8,726.32 × 3,490.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.46x = 30,462,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,462,113.83/6,323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,817.32

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