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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.76, 8,730.97 and 3,494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.76, 8,730.97 and 3,494.06 is: 4,821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.76 : 8,730.97 = 3,494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.76/8,730.97 = 3,494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.76x = 8,730.97 × 3,494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.76x = 30,506,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,506,489.38/6,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.82

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