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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.69, 8,729.40 and 3,493.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.69, 8,729.40 and 3,493.06 is: 4,820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.69 : 8,729.40 = 3,493.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.69/8,729.40 = 3,493.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.69x = 8,729.40 × 3,493.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.69x = 30,492,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,492,300.50/6,325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.40

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