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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.41, 8,734.55 and 3,496.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.41, 8,734.55 and 3,496.97 is: 4,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.41 : 8,734.55 = 3,496.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.41/8,734.55 = 3,496.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.41x = 8,734.55 × 3,496.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.41x = 30,544,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,544,463.67/6,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.80

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