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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.51, 8,734.98 and 3,497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.51, 8,734.98 and 3,497.04 is: 4,826.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.51 : 8,734.98 = 3,497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.51/8,734.98 = 3,497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.51x = 8,734.98 × 3,497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.51x = 30,546,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,546,574.46/6,329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.06

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