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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.62, 8,730.52 and 3,493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.62, 8,730.52 and 3,493.94 is: 4,821.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.62 : 8,730.52 = 3,493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.62/8,730.52 = 3,493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.62x = 8,730.52 × 3,493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.62x = 30,503,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,503,913.05/6,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.52

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