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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.67, 8,729.40 and 3,493.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.67, 8,729.40 and 3,493.23 is: 4,820.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.67 : 8,729.40 = 3,493.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.67/8,729.40 = 3,493.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.67x = 8,729.40 × 3,493.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.67x = 30,493,752.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493,752.85/6,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.64

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