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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.63, 8,727.95 and 3,492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.63, 8,727.95 and 3,492.18 is: 4,819.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.63 : 8,727.95 = 3,492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.63/8,727.95 = 3,492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.63x = 8,727.95 × 3,492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.63x = 30,479,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,479,522.24/6,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.18

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