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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.57, 8,729.58 and 3,493.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.57, 8,729.58 and 3,493.35 is: 4,820.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.57 : 8,729.58 = 3,493.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.57/8,729.58 = 3,493.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.57x = 8,729.58 × 3,493.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.57x = 30,495,478.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,495,478.29/6,325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.99

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