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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.73, 8,729.05 and 3,492.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.73, 8,729.05 and 3,492.65 is: 4,819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.73 : 8,729.05 = 3,492.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.73/8,729.05 = 3,492.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.73x = 8,729.05 × 3,492.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.73x = 30,487,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,487,516.48/6,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.60

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