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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.44, 8,729.28 and 3,531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.44, 8,729.28 and 3,531.12 is: 4,873.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.44 : 8,729.28 = 3,531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.44/8,729.28 = 3,531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.44x = 8,729.28 × 3,531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.44x = 30,824,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,824,135.19/6,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.04

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