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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.16, 8,729.57 and 4,750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.16, 8,729.57 and 4,750.52 is: 6,556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.16 : 8,729.57 = 4,750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.16/8,729.57 = 4,750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.16x = 8,729.57 × 4,750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.16x = 41,469,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,469,965.10/6,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.36

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