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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.58, 8,729.07 and 3,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.58, 8,729.07 and 3,492.90 is: 4,820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.58 : 8,729.07 = 3,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.58/8,729.07 = 3,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.58x = 8,729.07 × 3,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.58x = 30,489,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,489,768.60/6,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.08

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