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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.19, 8,729.37 and 3,966.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.19, 8,729.37 and 3,966.87 is: 5,474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.19 : 8,729.37 = 3,966.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.19/8,729.37 = 3,966.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.19x = 8,729.37 × 3,966.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.19x = 34,628,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,628,275.97/6,325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.66

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