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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.31, 8,732.42 and 3,808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.31, 8,732.42 and 3,808.04 is: 5,257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.31 : 8,732.42 = 3,808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.31/8,732.42 = 3,808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.31x = 8,732.42 × 3,808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.31x = 33,253,404.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,253,404.66/6,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.20

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