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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.69, 8,727.44 and 3,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.69, 8,727.44 and 3,491.88 is: 4,818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.69 : 8,727.44 = 3,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.69/8,727.44 = 3,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.69x = 8,727.44 × 3,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.69x = 30,475,173.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,475,173.19/6,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,818.45

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