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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.73, 8,729.63 and 3,493.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.73, 8,729.63 and 3,493.09 is: 4,820.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.73 : 8,729.63 = 3,493.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.73/8,729.63 = 3,493.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.73x = 8,729.63 × 3,493.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.73x = 30,493,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493,370.17/6,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.53

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