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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.10, 8,873.70 and 6,329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.10, 8,873.70 and 6,329.10 is: 8,873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.10 : 8,873.70 = 6,329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.10/8,873.70 = 6,329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.10x = 8,873.70 × 6,329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.10x = 56,162,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,162,534.67/6,329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,873.70

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