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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.43, 8,732.43 and 4,088.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.43, 8,732.43 and 4,088.58 is: 5,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.43 : 8,732.43 = 4,088.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.43/8,732.43 = 4,088.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.43x = 8,732.43 × 4,088.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.43x = 35,703,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,703,200.15/6,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.39

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