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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.48, 8,729.28 and 3,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.48, 8,729.28 and 3,493 is: 4,820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.48 : 8,729.28 = 3,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.48/8,729.28 = 3,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.48x = 8,729.28 × 3,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.48x = 30,491,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,491,375.04/6,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.40

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