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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.38, 8,728.98 and 3,492.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.38, 8,728.98 and 3,492.93 is: 4,820.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.38 : 8,728.98 = 3,492.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.38/8,728.98 = 3,492.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.38x = 8,728.98 × 3,492.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.38x = 30,489,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,489,716.11/6,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.22

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