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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.76, 8,729.60 and 3,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.76, 8,729.60 and 3,531.20 is: 4,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.76 : 8,729.60 = 3,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.76/8,729.60 = 3,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.76x = 8,729.60 × 3,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.76x = 30,825,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,825,963.52/6,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.08

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