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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.58, 8,725.59 and 3,964.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.58, 8,725.59 and 3,964.86 is: 5,470.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.58 : 8,725.59 = 3,964.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.58/8,725.59 = 3,964.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.58x = 8,725.59 × 3,964.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.58x = 34,595,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,595,742.77/6,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.91

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