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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.48, 8,729.18 and 3,530.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.48, 8,729.18 and 3,530.98 is: 4,872.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.48 : 8,729.18 = 3,530.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.48/8,729.18 = 3,530.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.48x = 8,729.18 × 3,530.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.48x = 30,822,560.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,822,560.00/6,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.76

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