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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.44, 8,732.60 and 3,808.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.44, 8,732.60 and 3,808.17 is: 5,257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.44 : 8,732.60 = 3,808.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.44/8,732.60 = 3,808.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.44x = 8,732.60 × 3,808.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.44x = 33,255,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,255,220.58/6,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.38

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