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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.81, 8,730.13 and 3,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.81, 8,730.13 and 3,493.44 is: 4,821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.81 : 8,730.13 = 3,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.81/8,730.13 = 3,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.81x = 8,730.13 × 3,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.81x = 30,498,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,498,185.35/6,325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.23

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