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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.06, 8,729.60 and 3,531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.06, 8,729.60 and 3,531.74 is: 4,873.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.06 : 8,729.60 = 3,531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.06/8,729.60 = 3,531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.06x = 8,729.60 × 3,531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.06x = 30,830,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,830,677.50/6,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.60

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