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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.66, 8,729.23 and 3,492.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.66, 8,729.23 and 3,492.82 is: 4,819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.66 : 8,729.23 = 3,492.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.66/8,729.23 = 3,492.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.66x = 8,729.23 × 3,492.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.66x = 30,489,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,489,568.02/6,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.99

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