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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.61, 8,729.64 and 4,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.61, 8,729.64 and 4,059.96 is: 5,602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.61 : 8,729.64 = 4,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.61/8,729.64 = 4,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.61x = 8,729.64 × 4,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.61x = 35,441,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,441,956.48/6,326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.05

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