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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.31, 8,729.45 and 3,492.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.31, 8,729.45 and 3,492.95 is: 4,820.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.31 : 8,729.45 = 3,492.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.31/8,729.45 = 3,492.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.31x = 8,729.45 × 3,492.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.31x = 30,491,471.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,491,471.27/6,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.55

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