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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.44, 8,734.72 and 3,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.44, 8,734.72 and 3,971.52 is: 5,484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.44 : 8,734.72 = 3,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.44/8,734.72 = 3,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.44x = 8,734.72 × 3,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.44x = 34,690,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,690,115.17/6,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,484.22

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